Frozen Pipes

How Do You Thaw Frozen Pipes and Prevent Future Freezing?

Typically frozen pipes can be thawed out and rectified with heat and/or insulation. This will help prevent expensive issues down the road, such as frozen water expanding and bursting your pipes. Depending on the situation, a Plumbing One technician may recommended applying heat tape to your pipe system in addition to better insulation.

Why Do My Pipes Freeze?

Even if there is insulation around a pipe, it can sometimes shift. When cold weather is present, this may leave the pipe exposed to cold air, causing it to freeze. A Columbus plumber can inspect the pipes in your home or business and ensure they are properly insulated to prevent this from being an issue down the road. Depending on the situation, a Plumbing One technician may recommended applying heat tape to your pipe system in addition to insulation.