Dos and Don'ts in Thawing Frozen Pipes in Your Missouri Home

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Dos and Donts In Thawing Frozen Pipes
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Temperature drops poses danger not just to our
health but also our plumbing system.
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December to January every year, temperature drops
below freezing range in Kansas City, putting
water pipes in danger of bursting and could cost
hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in repair.
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Here are some tips that will help you save your
frozen pipes and avoid further damage to your
plumbing system.
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• Prepare your equipment and safety gear including
  safety gloves before you start working on your
  pipes.

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• Do not use any anti-freeze. Its highly toxic and
  harmful to every living creature in the area.

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• If the pipe already burst, turn the water supply
  off before working on the pipe. This lessens the
  risk of flooding in your property.

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• When heating a frozen pipe, start from the top
  and gradually move down the middle. Heating one
  stop too much could cause cracks to the pipe.

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• Do not use any blowtorch or open flame as it
  could release toxic fumes into the plumbing
  system.

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• Do use a hair dryer or heat gun. Keep moving the
  heat and do not place it directly to the frozen
  pipe as it could cause sudden rupture.

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• Do not come in contact with electrical cords or
  wires when you are working with water.

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• Wrap frozen pipes with wet burlap or heavy
  towel. Change it every 5-10 minutes until pipe is
  thoroughly thawed.

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We hope you learned the dos and donts on thawing
frozen pipes during winter.
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If you need the help of trade experts , just call
your licensed Missouri plumber. Plumbers 911
Kansas City provides exceptional frozen pipes
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