Frozen Pipes Repair Brooklyn NY

Winter isn’t all Christmas lights and snowmen – it’s also the time of year that pipes of your Brooklyn area home and business can become frozen. Pipes run at four to eight gallons a minute, so if even just one frozen pipe were to burst, you’re looking at a home or commercial disaster to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars in damage. All a frozen pipe needs to burst is for water to cool several degrees below freezing inside the pipe, causing ice to form. This can result in pressure building up in excess of 3000psi, which can split the pipe. Once the water is thawed in the pipe, water damage is imminent.

Pipes, just like people, need to stay warm in winter. Why? Pipes contain water and in freezing temperatures, water both freezes and expands — when this happens, even the strongest residential or commercial plumbing system is in danger of having a pipe burst. Even if your business or home shuts down for the winter, frozen pipes can still crack, split, and burst, causing major flooding and damage in the spring.

Most Vulnerable Pipes

Pipes that are directly exposed to the elements are the most vulnerable to freezing, including:

• Water Sprinkler Lines
• Outdoor Hoses
• Plumbing in Unheated Interiors
• Outdoor Pipes With No Insulation

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes

It’s important to take preventative measures against frozen pipes and the plumbing issues that can result.

• Insulate your external and/or exposed pipes with appropriate pipe insulation materials to keep cold temperatures from solidifying the water. Be sure to do this before the winter weather sets in and starts bringing temperatures down.
• Insulate any water storage units inside and outside of your commercial property.
• Keep the water moving in your pipes to prevent it from freezing. Do this by opening the faucet just enough to allow a very small trickle of cold water to flow out.
• If it’s safe to do so, consider opening the under-sink cabinet to allow for warm air to circulate around your pipes.
• Make sure that basement windows, doors, and crawl spaces are properly sealed, insulated, and weather-stripped.
• Disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses and water spigots before the winter season begins.
• Consider replacing drafty windows and doors.
• In colder areas, consider installing storm windows and protective plastic coverings.

Signs of Frozen Pipes

While foresight and proper maintenance are crucial for the health and well-being of your pipes and plumbing system, it also helps to be on alert for any of these signs that you may have a frozen pipe.

• Persistent plumbing issues
• Pipes covered in ice
• Damp drywall
• Low water pressure
• Unusual odors from your pipes
• Unusual sounds from your pipes

Thawing Your Pipes

It may be hard to pinpoint exactly where your frozen pipe(s) may be located, especially those that are behind building walls with limited ability to access. Exterior pipelines, on the other hand, maybe easier to locate. Should you be able to identify your problemed pipe, you may be able to get your water flowing again with these following tips:

• Apply heat to the frozen pipe using a hairdryer, space heater, or by carefully applying warm towels or a heating pad.
• Keep the faucet running while you warm the pipes to allow the ice to not only thaw but to trickle out.
• Continue to apply heat until your water pressure is back to normal.

While these are some tips you can attempt yourself, it’s always best to call in an experienced professional. And remember, it’s important to act quickly to limit any potential/further damage. Our skilled technicians at CityWide Sewer & Drain are ready to take your call 24/7. We’re standing by with exceptional customer service that is our commitment to all of our Brooklyn customers.

Frozen Pipe Repair and Repiping Services Near Me in Brooklyn NY

• Bay Ridge
• Bedford-Stuyvesant
• Bensonhurst
• Boerum Hill
• Borough Park
• Brighton Beach
• Brooklyn Heights
• Bushwick
• Canarsie
• Carroll Gardens
• Clinton Hill
• Cobble Hill
• Coney Island
• Crown Heights
• Dumbo
• Dyker Heights
• Bushwick
• East New York
• Flatbush
• Fort Greene
• Gowanus
• Gravesend
• Greenpoint
• Kensington
• Marine Park
• Midwood
• Mill Basin
• Navy Yard
• Park Slope
• Prospect Heights
• Red Hook
• Sea Gate
• Sheepshead Bay
• South Slope & Greenwood Heights
• Sunset Park
• Williamsburg
• Windsor Terrace

Call Citywide today to schedule Frozen Pipe Repair service in Brooklyn NY: 1.800.310.2564.