Top 5 Frozen Pipes Repair Tips for Pipe Bursting Prevention

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Top 5 Frozen Pipes Repair Tips for Pipe Bursting
Prevention
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Frozen water pipes in Toronto is something from
which most households suffer. Plumbers in Toronto
receive at least 20 service calls a day for
frozen pipe repair.
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Why Do Pipes Burst on Freezing?
Water has a property of expanding while
freezing. This property leads to an increase in
the pressure exerted by water on the pipes.
However, an important point that must be
understood is that its not always the outward
pressure of water that leads to pipe burst.
In case of complete blockage of pipe by ice,
water gets trapped with ice at one end and a
closed faucet at the other end. With increase in
expansion and pressure, pipe ultimately gets
blocked and bursts at the pipes weakest point.
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Following are some common plumbing tips which can
be used to prevent pipes from getting frozen
1. Adjust the Thermostat While saving cash on
the utility bills is on everybodys mind,
however, one should not do it at the cost and
comfort of the pipes. Homes that were built
years ago and are old should be insulated to
their best so as to keep the temperature of the
home reasonable. This is a great way to keep the
pipes healthy.
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2. If Away, Turn-Off Main Valve If youre
planning to escape to a place that has warm
weather, make sure you turn-off your main water
valve. This will ultimately prevent the water
from trickling down the faucets and will save it
from getting frozen while youre away at another
place. This can also help you to save on your
water bill.
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3. Use a Space Heater Space heaters have a wide
array of uses. Apart from the people, they can be
used to protect pipes that dont bear any
protective covering against cold temperature. A
space heater is a temporary approach to fix
frozen pipes till the time professional
protection for frozen water pipes in Toronto is
reached.
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