Snowfall during a New England winter may be intense, but the biggest problem this winter will come from inside your home—frozen pipes. With the temperatures dropping to unbearable lows, that winter chill will be ready to turn your home into a giant ice castle, and your pipes will be the first to feel the effects.  The water in your pipes can expand upon freezing, which can put a tremendous amount of pressure on metallic or plastic pipes, eventually causing them to burst. This can create a huge mess in your home requiring extensive pipe repair and replacement. You may even have to seek temporary residence elsewhere as it gets fixed!

However, when you’re in doubt, you should consider broken pipe repair from Milltown Plumbing. Our team of plumbers have handled issues involving frozen and burst pipes for years. We want to see you with working plumbing all season so you’re not suffering through yet another winter of discontent!

Tips on How to Avoid Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes are a situation you want to avoid at all costs. Besides, can you imagine having to deal with it in the midst of a snow storm? That’s far from any wintertime fun, so here are some tips for you to follow:

• Drain Pool and Sprinkler Water Valve: If there is any water currently in your pool and sprinkler line, drain it before the cold air freezes it. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer to ensure draining is conducted correctly. Whatever you do in this situation, don’t apply antifreeze to these valves as it can prove harmful to the environment.
• Lock Doors and Windows: Check your home for any water lines that are not located in heated areas, as these will be the first to freeze once the cold air seeps into your home. These areas usually include basements, crawl spaces, attics, and garages. Make sure any doors and windows located near piping in any of these areas remain closed for the season to keep the cold air out.
• Seal Air Leaks: Even if doors and windows are closed, there is still the possibility of air leaks in your home. They’re most often located in your attic or basement, and can waste valuable warm air that could be used for other purposes. Apply the tape to any air leaks you come across in your home.
• Maintain Outdoor Hoses: Removing and draining outdoor hoses is highly important if you don’t want them to freeze to the point where they are rendered useless come the spring. Close indoor valves supplying hose bibs and then drain the bibs of any water. However, keep outdoor valves open so the remaining water can expand without causing the pipe to break.

Contact MillTown Plumbing today if you want to learn more about frozen pipes and have us provide you with broken pipe repair in Chelmsford!

By Milltown Plumbing