If left untreated, a frozen or burst pipe in your home due to sudden temperate changes in your Kansas City, MO, home can cause lots of damage.
To prevent disaster, turn to Buckner’s Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing. We’re your go-to for all pipe repair and replacement services in Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Count on us for after-hours service and a 100% satisfaction guarantee that’s backed by over 40 years of serving your neighbors.
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What To Do if Your Pipe Just Burst?
When the temperature outside drops below freezing, your pipes could burst or freeze at any moment.
Watch out for any of the following signs that a water pipe has frozen or burst:
- No water will run when you turn on your faucet or shower
- There’s frost on an exposed section of your pipes
- You smell an unusual and bad odor in your house that doesn’t seem to be coming from an obvious source
If you notice any of these signs, the best thing to do is to get a professional plumber to your house right away. Frozen pipes left to potentially burst, are costly and can cause even more damage to your home if they’re left untreated for long periods.
4 Tips To Prevent Frozen Pipes
Here are some tips to prevent the freezing of your Kansas City home’s pipes in the wintertime:
- Increase the temperature of your water heater by a few degrees before the weather drops.
- Keep water running through your pipes.
- Seal up any holes or openings in your attics and crawl spaces that could allow outside air to flow through.
- Remove snow that’s sitting around your water drain.
Sometimes, no matter what you do to prevent something from happening, a pipe still freezes, or pipe bursts in a wall. In such cases, especially if frozen pipes are involved, you need to call a professional plumber for frozen pipe repair. Buckner’s Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing’s team of highly skilled plumbers is a great choice for all pipe repair and replacement services.
Thawing Frozen Pipes
If support cannot reach you right away and you have to wait, here’s what you can do to thaw your frozen pipes:
- Keep your faucets open.
- Apply heat to the section of your pipes that’s frozen using an electric heating pad, a hairdryer, or by wrapping pipes with hot towels.
- Repeat this for each pipe that is suspected to be frozen.
Count On Buckner’s for Pipe Repairs
Homeowners in the Kansas City area have trusted Buckner’s Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing since 1983. With over 40 years of experience, you know you’re getting a job well done. We offer photo-worthy workmanship, high-quality materials, and no shortcuts. Learn more about what makes Buckner’s better for your pipe repairs.
Contact Buckner’s for a pipe service appointment in Kansas City or Parkville by calling us or requesting an appointment online.