Frozen Pipe Prevention In Rochester, NY

Water has a unique property in which it expands when it freezes. As you can imagine if water freezes in your pipes within your home, the pipes will expand with the water putting them in danger of bursting.

Pipes freeze when they are exposed to extreme cold for an extended amount of time, for example hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines. Also, supply lines in unheated areas run risk of freezing, for example pipes in the attic, basement or garage. With that, pipes that live in the exterior of walls run risk of freezing as there is little to no insulation in those areas.

Keep it Closed - Keep the garage door closed if you have water supply lines that run through the garage.
Create Circulation -Open your kitchen/bathroom cabinets to get warmer water circulating.
Run Water - Run water served by exposed pipes to keep water flowing. Even if you run it at a trickle it will prevent pipes from freezing.
Stay Consistent - Keep your thermostat the same temperature day & night.
Minimum Temp - If you plan to go away during the cold months, keep your heat on at least 55.

When You Should be Concerned

If temperatures drop below 32 degrees.
If you notice frost on your pipes under your sink this may signal that the pipes have frozen.
If very little to no water comes out of the faucet, this may mean your pipes have frozen.
If there is a strange smell this could mean you have a frozen pipe, since there's now only one way for the odor to escape - back into your home - due to a blockage.

Once you realize your pipes may be frozen act quickly. Here at Nichols Electric & Plumbing we replace & fix frozen pipes. Call today with any of your concerns!

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