During the cold weather, water pipes in your home can be at serious risk if not taken care of properly. When water in a pipe freezes, it expands and the pressure increases enough for it to burst. If you notice your pipes are covered in frost or if your toilet doesn’t refill after a flush
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The reason for pipes freezing during the winter is not just because ice freezes inside them, it results in ice blockage and a closed faucet that often leads to a pipe burst. After there is a complete ice blockage in a pipe, continued freezing and expansion within the pipe causes water pressure to rise downstream. There could be little or no
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Common causes of frozen pipes 1. Sudden drops in the temperature 2. Poor insulation 3. Thermostats is set too low Steps to take to keep your pipes from freezing: Check the insulation of pipes. Get a good look at crawl spaces, attics and underneath sinks. For pipes that are exposed, pay extra close attention as
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