‘Do not use torches’: Homeowner trying to thaw out frozen pipes starts fire
“Please if you have frozen pipes do NOT use torches,” the fire department wrote. “This is usually the results.” Instead, the fire department suggested using hair dryers to thaw out frozen pipes. But don’t leave the hair dyer running by itself, E.R. Plumbing Services warns.
Frozen pipes? Here's what to do if your pipes freeze and how to unfreeze them
You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on the faucet and only a trickle of water comes out. Here's what to do next.
How to unfreeze your pipes at home and how to tell if they're frozen
KHOU 11's Cheryl Mercedes explains how to tell if you have ice in your pipes and what to do if your pipes are frozen.
How to avoid frozen pipes in frigid weather — and what to do if you can't
It is bitterly cold outside. Sub-zero temperatures are exposing tri-state residents to frigid weather and the associated risks. Frozen pipes are one of them. Homeowners are responsible for protecting theirs,
Advice you didn't think you needed in Florida: What to do if your pipes are frozen
The American Red Cross offered these suggestions if you find your pipes have frozen: If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
Pipes frozen? Plumbers advise you to wait until the 'great thaw' is over
"I’m advising everybody wait until the great thaw is over," Todd Billiot of Master Drain and Plumbing Services in Youngsville said Wednesday. Billiot said he doesn't expect frozen pipes to begin thawing out naturally until Thursday, when temperatures are expected to climb into the 40s.
Frozen pipes: Recognizing the signs, preventing damage and safe thawing methods
Here are some ways to prevent and thaw frozen pipes, including identifying the signs, causes and safe thawing techniques for ...
How to prevent and address frozen pipes amid cold snap across the Piedmont Triad
Frozen pipes and water main breaks become a big concern when temperatures drop. Triad services share what to watch out for ...
Prevent frozen pipes in your Michigan home: Why faucets dripping, open cabinets can help
Having experienced frozen pipes firsthand, I recall living in a home where the kitchen sink pipes ran along an exterior wall.
Snowfall causes water main breaks and frozen pipes
Jefferson Parish is experiencing some water main breaks as well, according to their water service interruption map. Those who ...
Cold Kentucky temps can mean frozen pipes. What to do if it happens to you
You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on the faucet and only a trickle of water comes out. Here's what to do next.
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Frozen pipes amid arctic blast keeping plumbing companies busy in metro Detroit
There was a blast of heat in the bitter cold as the crew at Z Plumberz was working to unfreeze the pipes underneath Luis ...
Local experts share tips to prevent and treat frozen pipes
Frigid temperatures are causing water main breaks and freezing pipes across the Triad. What experts say you can do to protect ...