Frozen Pipe Damage

Freezing Pipe Burst Baltimore Maryland and DC

Winter temperatures in the Maryland / Washington DC area are known to drop well below freezing, causing severe Maryland water damage and Washington DC flood damage due to frozen pipes. Frozen pipe damage can be extremely costly to home and business owners, causing irreparable damage to properties, furniture, electronics, and other valuables. Property owners should prepare for frozen pipe damage even during warmer months. By having a plan of action set in place for emergency situations, home and business owners can mitigate the losses in their property due to frozen pipe damage. First, property owners should develop a list of trusted water damage restoration specialists to call on should temperatures fall causing frozen pipe damage across the Maryland and Washington DC area. Restoration experts should be highly-trained and certified to handle frozen pipe damages of any size, both big and small. SI Restoration has been trusted in the water restoration industry since 1989, servicing small residential cleanups as well as large commercial disasters. By having a trusted expert like SI Restoration at the ready, home and business owners will save themselves time and money during a disaster. Next, property owners should familiarize themselves with what to do in the event of frozen pipe damage. When temperatures drop below freezing, the water flowing freely in pipes throughout the property has the potential to freeze. When this happens, the frozen water expands, causing strain on the pipes in which the water sits in. If an unusual amount of pressure builds up within the pipes, they can burst. Water that has not frozen to flow directly into the property, causing catastrophic flood damage. Exposing pipes hidden under sinks, in kitchens, and bathrooms to the regulated temperatures of the home or business can be helpful, making it less likely for pipes to freeze. Opening cabinets, crawl space doors, garage doors, and any other portal that would typically shelter hidden pipes allows the heat to help keep the pipes from freezing. Other methods of thawing frozen pipes should not be handled by the property owner. Instead, call a highly-trained water damage restoration specialist or plumber to perform methods of thawing that only certified technicians should perform (i.e. heating frozen pipes with specialized equipment). Another common water damage faq is, “Should I turn off my water main if frozen pipe damage occurs in my property?” The answer is a resounding yes. First, property owners should familiarize themselves with where the location of their water main is and how to operate it properly before a catastrophe occurs. Next, home and business owners should know how to detect if frozen pipe damage may be occurring on their property. If water is being expelled from faucets at a slower pace during freezing temperatures, or if pipes begin to make odd noises or movements behind the walls, it is likely that frozen pipe damage may occur if it has not already. If this happens, the water main should be turned off immediately and a frozen pipe damage professional should be called upon.

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