Prevention And Repair For Frozen Pipes In Your Westchester County, NY Area Home

Frozen water pipes block water flow to your faucets and appliances – we thaw, repair and prevent frozen water pipes for your Briarcliff Manor, White Plains, Tarrytown and Chappaqua, New York and surrounding area home

Worse yet, frozen pipes can result in pipe bursts, which can flood your basement and home. If you have a water blockage, your pipes should be thawed immediately. If a water pipe bursts, we can prevent or limit any flood damage and repair the pipe. Our licensed plumbers will also advise you on how to prevent mold and repair secondary water damage to your home. If your home experiences frozen water pipes every winter you need to correct the problem to prevent costly repairs

Every winter as temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners are plagued with frozen pipes. Pipes that have frozen in the past are obvious candidates for special attention. Insulation will help, but won’t by itself prevent pipes from freezing if they are too exposed to the elements.

In the case of bathroom pipes enclosed in vanities or cabinets, leave the doors open during frigid weather so the heat from the room can penetrate the enclosures. Professional contractors sell pipe wrappings imbedded with electrical coils to provide an outside source of heat. This is okay, but if you forget to plug in the device with the approach of a cold front, or if there’s an electrical power interruption, the product won’t work.

If a pipe does freeze, try defrosting it with an electrical hair dryer. For safety, be sure the dryer is grounded and never hold the pipe while operating an electrical appliance.

To prevent the pipe from bursting, turn off the water supply to that line. Be careful, however. If you use a boiler for heating, it must have continual water supply to operate. Don’t turn off the main household supply, just the valve leading to the frozen line. If you’re unsure how to do this, call Northeast Radiant.

Also, remember that running water does not freeze very readily. During severe cold weather you may want to keep a stream of water trickling out of faucets or spouts attached to vulnerable pipes. This wastes water, but may be preferable to a burst pipe.

The best solution is to simply prevent frozen pipes

When a water pipe bursts, the resultant flooding can cause long term mold problems and the clean-up and damage to your home and belongings can be severe. Call Northeast Radiant to have a complete cold weather plumbing inspection. Our plumbers will diagnose at-risk water pipes and insulate them and winterize your home to prevent frozen water pipes during our long, cold New York weather.

FAST service to repair and thaw frozen water pipes

If you experience frozen pipes, call us for help. A friendly plumber will respond, diagnose your situation, listen to your concerns and offer options for solving the problem. You will get guaranteed up front pricing that you approve before work begins. Our plumber will respect you and your home, clean up the work area and explain the work performed.

Call if you need help preventing or repairing frozen water pipelines – 914-801-1061.