Frozen Pipe Repairs
Frozen pipes can cause major damage to your New York home and need to be attended to right away. Our specialized plumbing and heating equipment will have your pipes free and clear in a jiffy. And we have solutions for your home to help prevent re-freezing of the pipes.
At Mid-Hudson Plumbing, we tackle all types of plumbing installation from new to revising your existing installation.
We also specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects and do complete
new custom and existing home installations. We only use the best products to
ensure that our plumbing systems for your remodeling projects work out.
What To Do?
If you think a pipe already has frozen, do not wait for nature to take its
course, thaw the pipe as soon as possible or
call a licensed
plumber for help.
Open all faucets.
One or more pipes may not be completely frozen and even a small water flow
might thaw the obstruction.
If that fails ...
Use a hair dryer to heat the pipe where you suspect the freeze has occurred.
Propane torches are dangerous and can cause fires, not to mention that a
frozen pipe can crack or break if warmed too quickly.
Make sure the taps are open while the pipes are heated in order to remove
all the ice in the system once the main blockage is eliminated.
If you have a basement
Locate the spot where the water pipe enters the home. See if this pipe passes
through a non-insulated area such as the "ribbon plate" right above the walls.
Apply heat to any suspect area.
If you have a crawl space
Look for any area where cold air can enter. Apply heat to all sections of
pipes located in this area.
If you can not access the pipe, use a heater with a strong blower,
such as a construction site torpedo type heater. Many rental companies have
them.
If you have frozen pipes and need a plumber please feel free to call us today at 845-569-1299 or complete our online service request
form.
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