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Frozen and Burst Pipe Repair in Greeley, CO
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How to Tell If a Pipe Is Frozen
- A faucet gives a trickle or nothing in cold weather - Frost on an exposed pipe - A strange smell from a drain (air pushed back by ice) - A cold wall around the sink or fixture
If a pipe is frozen, open the faucet it feeds and warm the area slowly with a space heater or hair dryer. Never use a torch or open flame.
Where Pipes Freeze in Greeley Homes
- Crawl spaces and unfinished basement corners - Kitchen and bathroom walls that face the outside - Garages and rooms above them - Outdoor faucets left connected to hoses - Sprinkler and irrigation lines that were not drained
Frozen pipe? Call before it splits.
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Ice expands and splits the pipe. The leak often starts when it thaws, which is why burst pipes are found mid-morning or after the heat comes up.
- Shut off the main valve right away.
- Turn off the water heater if hot lines are involved.
- Open faucets to drain the lines.
- Call a plumber to find and replace the split sections.
- Ask them to check the rest of the run, because cold often cracks more than one spot.
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
- Blow out sprinklers and drain outdoor faucets in the fall - Use frost-free hose bibs and remove hoses before the first freeze - Insulate pipes in crawl spaces, garages and outside walls - Open sink cabinet doors on outside walls during cold snaps - Let faucets drip on the coldest nights - Keep the heat on when you travel
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FAQ
Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair FAQs
How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze?
Pipes in unheated or drafty spaces can freeze when it drops well below freezing, especially overnight or during long cold snaps.
Can I thaw a pipe with a heat gun or torch?
Do not use a torch or open flame. Gentle heat from a hair dryer or space heater with the faucet open is safer.
Will insurance pay for a burst pipe?
Many policies cover sudden water damage, but not always the repair of a pipe that froze from neglect. Check your policy.
What is a frost-free faucet?
An outdoor faucet with a long stem that shuts off water inside the warm wall, so it is less likely to freeze.
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