Thursday, February 11, 2016

3 Basic Facts of Frozen Pipes

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
If it’s cold enough to freeze outside, your plumbing is vulnerable. As a Middle Tennessee homeowner, it’s important to know what to do to protect your plumbing. At Steve Mull Plumbing, we care about the safety and comfort of your family. Once you learn the basics, preventing your pipes from damage that can be caused by extreme winter weather is generally a matter of implementing a few new habits. Check out these 3 Basic Facts of Frozen Pipes below, and remember, should you experience winter plumbing issues, Steve Mull Plumbing is here for you.

3 Basic Facts of Frozen Pipes

Frozen water expands.
  • That’s why you so often see pipes that burst when the temperatures drop, causing you incredible inconvenience and repair costs. Open cabinet doors beneath sinks to allow warmer room air to reach plumbing behind them. Also, always Insulate or bury pipes in non-heated areas of your home.
Running water requires a much lower temperature to freeze.
  • Always leave your taps throughout the house open slightly, allowing a slow trickle to run during times of extreme temperatures - especially overnight.

Using a propane torch to unthaw frozen pipes often melts soldered joints as well.
  • Talk about a mess! Never attempt to use anything stronger than a hair dryer to help assist your frozen plumbing. Better yet, call a reliable plumbing professional.


24-7 Emergency Service
Plumbing issues are never convenient, especially frozen pipes. But at Steve Mull Plumbing, we are available for all of your plumbing emergencies around the clock, 24-7. Need speedy professional assistance with your frozen or bursting pipes? Just pick up the phone. We’ll be right over. Remember, you can count on Steve Mull Plumbing for all of your professional plumbing and contracting needs. Call anytime at (615) 449-5019. We look forward to serving you!





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