With winter in full swing, the season for burst pipes is upon us, and knowing what to do if your pipe bursts is the best way to minimize your home’s damage and keep your own safety in mind. Pipes can burst for any number of reasons, and finding yourself with a burst pipe doesn’t have to be as disastrous as it could be when you call in the professionals right away. We at Plumbing Emergency Rescue are always here to help our Long Island area customers with their needs should they ever come home to find a pipe has burst in their home.
The two most common causes for burst pipes are outdoor hoses and spigots exposed to cold temperatures and wind, and indoor pipes with little to no insulation or warm air circulation to protect them from the cold. If your heating system malfunctions and isn’t able to be fixed right away, this can lead to a frozen or burst pipe in as little time as overnight, which is why it’s always important to have your heating repaired as quickly as possible during the cold weather months. For outdoor hoses and spigots, make sure that water has been fully cleared from the lines, and this can help to stop the pipes from freezing or bursting.
The first thing a homeowner should do if a pipe in their home bursts is find their home’s water valve and turn it off immediately. If you don’t know exactly where your water valve is located, talking to your emergency plumbing on the phone can help you to find the valve in a sufficiently quick fashion. Turning the water valve off can help to stop any more water from flowing into your home, and this will be less water coming from the pipe and causing damage to your property. Once the water valve has been shut off, your next step should be calling your local emergency plumber to get your pipe problem under control.
At Plumbing Emergency Rescue, we know how cold it can get in the Long Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County regions, and we know how quickly this cold can lead to frozen or burst pipes. If any pipe in your home bursts, we suggest that you call us right away in order to get the repair started as quickly as possible.