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Tis the season to be jolly but also the season to be mindful of your pipes. Extreme cold weather can freeze your pipes. Be prepared to handle frozen pipes and take the necessary precautions to avoid them from freezing in the first place. Mr. Rooter Plumbing has you covered even if the damage has been done. Though our licensed plumbers are best qualified to deal with such problems, we have put together this article to help you troubleshoot and fix frozen pipes. If the damage is extensive or if you would just like to leave it to the experts, then call Mr. Rooter Plumbing to hire a certified plumber. We are available 24/7 and can have a highly-skilled plumber dispatched to your location within the hour.
The first thing you want to do is shut off the main water line to halt the flow of water. You don’t want hundreds of gallons of water pouring into your home through a crack once the pipes thaw. Next, open a faucet supplied by the frozen pipe to reduce pressure and give the thawed ice somewhere to safely go. Finally, grab a hair dryer, heating lamp, heating pad, or even towels soaked in hot water. Thaw the pipes. Start from the faucet side and work your way deeper.
If you are hesitant or would like an expert’s assistance, then please call Mr. Rooter Plumbing to request an urgent dispatch. We can have a nearby plumber dispatched to your location within the hour.
It was a late Saturday night. We had a super stubborn clog in some old galvanized pipes. Mr. Rooter send out Phil. Phil was great! He found the problem pretty quick. With determination and professionalism he final got it cleared out. I would recommend Mr. Rooter and Phil to anyone! He even cleaned up. We are so happy we choose Mr. Rooter!
We had a plumbing emergency and found Mr. Rooter while frantically searching for a 24-hour plumber. We feel like we hit a gold mine. Not only did we get a timely response. Everyone at Mr. Rooter was friendly, professional, competent and went above and beyond. Our plumber, Phil, was extremely helpful and gave us tips we could use moving firwars. Not to mention, the cost was extremely reasonable.
Had sewer water backup in toilet and tub. Received callback as promised and arrived early. The tech determined we needed the main line to be cleared. He quickly located the opening and had us cleared in minutes. Very happy with the service. I was not prepared for the fee but it was an emergency.
Plumber, Phil, came out on short notice on a Saturday night and fixed our issue quickly, professionally and courteously. I contacted a different, well known plumbing company right before Mr. Rooter. The receptionist was rude and they didn’t call me back to say they couldn’t make it until after Phil left! The Mr. Rooter receptionist was very nice and they called me back quickly. I’m glad they did.
I just wanted to say James did a great job at my house. Excellent service, professional and very nice. Thank you so much for helping me with my plumbing problem. Did wonderful job.
I was very happy that I went with Mr. Rooter’s. The service was very quick and up front. Jessie James was very helpful answering my questions and replacing my hot water heater. He was pleasurable to do business with. If another problem arises in my home, I will be using this company again.
A thorough, professional, pleasant experience. I had a back-up in the 50 year-old pipes of my new home. I called Mr. Rooter to have them locate the blockage, snake the line, and then use their video snake to get a visual of the integrity of the pipes. I’m glad that I called and will use them again for future needs.
You get what you pay for. Edwin Robles of Central NJ educated me as a 1st time homebuyer on why and what he was repairing, prevention, PROMPT,(on a sunday at that!) clean, knowledgeable, super professional but DOWN TO EARTH and at a REASONABLE PRICE! Sewer pipes unclogged and main water line fixed. I was no longer crying once job was thoroughly executed. After all $#@* $tinks but somebody has to do it and I HIGHLY recommend him and this company for a job well done. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
Absolutely lovely office staff! I always knew when the repair person was coming. Lorenzo our repair guy was awesome, I really don't think there is anything he can't do. He looks young, but don't let that fool you! So happy all the repairs are behind us. We really just did a one-stop shopping and decided to have everything we've put off fixed because it was such a tremendous experience!
The Problem with Frozen Pipes
So what? Frozen pipes will just thaw out on their own anyway, right? Sure, but not without potentially damaging your plumbing system and preventing you from performing basic chores. Frozen pipes restrict water flow, stopping you from comfortably doing normal tasks such as showering, washing the dishes, or cooking. Plus, water expands when frozen. This expansion can be enough to rupture pipes with up to 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch. Surely you do not want to deal with burst pipes.
How To Tell Your Pipes Have Frozen
The most obvious sign of a frozen pipe is low water pressure coming from your faucets or showerheads. If it is around or below freezing outside and your faucets are only trickling when you tu them on, then you should be suspicious of frozen pipes. Don’t shrug off frozen pipes. Ignoring them can leave you with ruptured pipes that will have to be replaced.
Preventative Measures to Take
We always recommend prevention here at Mr. Rooter Plumbing. Though it is impossible to control the weather, you can take control of your plumbing system. Consider these simple tips as soon as you expect temperatures to drop below freezing:
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