In the Toronto area we can get some freezing cold days in the winter months! You may find that your pipes have frozen which can cause significant damage to your home if they burst.
Frozen pipes are at risk of bursting. This is an emergency as gallons of water can leak per minute into your home potentially causing thousands of dollars worth of water damage. If this occurs you should turn the water supply off and call an expert right away. Sewerman Sewer and Drain Repair offers emergency service no matter the time of day. We will arrive quickly, minimize any damage, and carry out the necessary repairs.
Preventing pipes from freezing is always the best option so here are some steps that you can take as a homeowner to minimize the risk of this happening to you. Outdoor faucets will be the first pipes to freeze. Make sure that as soon as the weather begins to get colder, you turn them off and drain the remaining water out. Pipes that are located in unheated areas such as crawl spaces and garages are at higher risk so it is important that these pipes are well insulated. In an extreme cold spell be sure to keep all areas of your home warm, it may help to open up all cabinet doors in the bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen to keep warmer air circulating around the pipes. When the temperature is well below zero it can also be a good idea to keep a very thin trickle of water running from a tap somewhere in the lowest area of your home to help prevent freezing.
