What Can Be Done About Frozen Pipes in Chicago Homes?

12/27/2021 (Permalink)

Be sure an take preventative measures to protect your pipes as winter weather approaches.

Freezing Plumbing can Threaten Several Chicago Residences During Cold Winter Conditions

The winter is one of the most memorable seasons for many Chicago residents, but not always for the right reasons. When cold conditions infiltrate a home or business, vulnerable pipes can freeze and rupture.

How Do Pipes Freeze? 

Whether frozen pipes or ice damming Chicago homes experience, the winter months can be brutal. Cold air circulating exposed water lines can freeze still water, and the subsequent expansion can cause the pipe to rupture under certain conditions.

Is It Possible to Prevent Burst Pipes? 

It is possible to avoid costly water damage and structural weakening with a few preventative measures. Break it down into three simple words:

• Insulate – Ensure that the pipes have the appropriate insulating material when exposed to cold air or exterior elements. 

• Circulate – Make sure warm air moves through the house and accesses these vulnerable pipes whenever possible. 

• Operate – It is a good practice to run faucets connected to problem lines at a steady drip to ensure complete freezing does not occur. 

What Should You Do If You Know Your Pipes Are Frozen? 

You might not realize that insulation is inadequate until pipes have already frozen. Resolving this situation is possible without further damage when acted upon quickly to thaw out the ice blockage in line with heat from a hairdryer. 

Can SERVPRO Help? 

As a leading restoration team for the city and its surrounding areas, we are one of the trusted names for mitigating the loss of homes and businesses when these water damages occur. As rapidly as conditions can worsen and compromise areas of a property, we mobilize fast with extraction and drying tools to show We're Faster To Any Size Disaster. 

Homeowners have steps to limit the possibilities of freezing pipes and subsequent line breaks. When these disasters occur, you can count on the fast response of our SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown team wherever you are around the metropolitan area. Call today at (773) 434-9100.