Frozen Pipes Hamilton

Quite often, indoor pipes freeze in our frigid winter, especially ones that are running along the section of your house that just does not have great insulation, too much air flow or is somewhat exposed to the elements. All it takes is a small part to freeze in order for it to block.

The great plumbers here at John the plumber Hamilton do have ways to thaw frozen pipes – electricity can be used on copper pipes, but this is useless on any plastic lines or buried ones, like sump pump discharge lines. Sometimes, a handheld heater or even a blow dryer is enough to get the water flowing again. We always recommend to people to make sure that if they are going away on holidays not turn the heat off as this can cause the pipes to freeze and crack in numerous places throughout the house.

As we all know, Hamilton winters can get very very cold and can last a long time. If you rent out your house or condo, please make sure that whoever is renting it knows not to turn the heat off completely if they are away – the last thing you want is your pipes to split without you knowing and in the springtime turning your garden hose on outside and have a leak in your basement from a cracked line going up to it. John the Plumber Hamilton is very experienced in frozen pipe assistance.