Number of Frozen Pipes Goes Up When Thermometer Mercury Falls: What to Do
Number of Frozen Pipes Goes Up When Thermometer Mercury Falls: What to Do
Minneapolis, MN (Vocus) January 13, 2010
Buildings are not immune from Minnesota’s frigid temperatures. Troy Norberg, General Manager for Tru-Serve, a Twin Cities facilities maintenance services company, says calls to fix frozen pipes go up when the thermometer mercury falls.
Frozen pipes can break, causing major damage and expense. If water from a faucet isn’t working, first check all faucets to isolate where the frozen pipe may be. If none of the faucets work, the problem may be with your meter rather than a frozen pipe. The frozen section of a pipe may be frosted or have ice on it; a bulging pipe is close to breaking and should be taken care of immediately.
Treating Frozen Pipes
According to Norberg there are some basic steps to take to treat frozen pipes including:
Turn off the main water valve to help relieve pressure when the pipe thaws
Open faucets so steam can escape during thawing
Use a hairdryer on the frozen area of pipe until full water pressure is restored
Be patient!
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Norberg recommends prevention before the cold weather hits but doing what you can now, will help. Here are key tips to prevent frozen pipes:
Insulate outer walls and pipes
Eliminate drafts – close windows, close storm windows, repair broken or cracked windows
Open cabinet doors (under the sink) to allow warmth from room to reach pipes
Check that your finance/boiler are working properly
Check that outside water is turned off
If frozen pipes can’t be accessed, it’s time to bring in a professional. And, if you continue to have frozen pipes, you may need to take additional measures to insure that pipes are kept warm.
Jan 10, 2010 WCCO-TV News Segment
More about Tru-Serve
To interview Troy Norberg, please contact:
Elise Schadauer
612-822-2320
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