If you are expecting a visit from one or more of our friendly professionals, a great way to save time and money is to inventory the state of your plumbing and think ahead about work that will need to be done. Our plumbers will be able to work more effectively with you. Check faucets, drains, and fixtures throughout the house and compile a list. Present this list to our professional upon arrival so they can prioritize the various tasks and work simultaneously, if possible. This way, you won't have to call us again for another minor repair in a few weeks.
Our home's plumbing is a lot like our body's vascular system. Maintenance and vigilance along with love and care keep them both running problem-free. Contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072 or online at www.morningnoonandnightplumbing.com for assistance with any of your plumbing needs in 2014. Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
What To Do If Your Pipes Freeze
If you find that you've turned on the water and no water is coming out, it's possible that your pipes are frozen. What you may be thinking next is, "If my pipes are frozen then I will just thaw them..." Stop right there. If thawed incorrectly you run the risk of your pipes bursting, along with damage to your home and injury to yourself.
Here are a few things that you should NOT do if your pipes are frozen:
DO NOT use a blowtorch. When the water heats up too quickly the expansion can break the pipe. There is also danger of burns and not to mention the fire hazard associated when working with an open flame.
DO NOT use a hair dryer or a space heater. There is risk of electrocution and a chance your pipes could burst.
DO NOT simply ignore the issue. The lines will continue to freeze and possibly burst, or stay frozen until the temperature outside is above freezing.
There are lots of Internet sites that will tell you to use some crazy techniques to thaw your pipes. Don't do it! However, you should shut off your home's water at the main valve immediately, remove all of the items from the area surrounding the frozen pipe, then call us. We will safely thaw your pipes in a controlled setting. The faster the issue is rectified, the better -- this avoids further complications down the road.
Be sure to contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072 or online at www.morningnoonandnightplumbing.com for assistance with any of your plumbing needs.
Here are a few things that you should NOT do if your pipes are frozen:
DO NOT use a blowtorch. When the water heats up too quickly the expansion can break the pipe. There is also danger of burns and not to mention the fire hazard associated when working with an open flame.
DO NOT use a hair dryer or a space heater. There is risk of electrocution and a chance your pipes could burst.
DO NOT simply ignore the issue. The lines will continue to freeze and possibly burst, or stay frozen until the temperature outside is above freezing.
There are lots of Internet sites that will tell you to use some crazy techniques to thaw your pipes. Don't do it! However, you should shut off your home's water at the main valve immediately, remove all of the items from the area surrounding the frozen pipe, then call us. We will safely thaw your pipes in a controlled setting. The faster the issue is rectified, the better -- this avoids further complications down the road.
Be sure to contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072 or online at www.morningnoonandnightplumbing.com for assistance with any of your plumbing needs.
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