What Can I Do If My Pipes Freeze in My Moose Lake Home?

12/19/2023 (Permalink)

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Our Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties teams are on call 24 hours a day to respond to water damage emergencies in Moose Lake. While waiting for professional help to arrive, there are several immediate steps you can take to mitigate further damage from frozen pipes as follows:

Shut Off the Water Supply: Locate the main water shut-off valve in your home and turn it off to stop the flow of water to the damaged area.

Turn Off the Heating System: If the frozen pipes are in a heating system (e.g., radiators or baseboard heating), turn off the heating system. This can help prevent further expansion and cracking of the frozen pipes as they thaw.

Open Faucets: Open all the faucets connected to the affected pipes to relieve pressure and allow water to escape. This can help reduce the risk of further pipe bursts as the ice thaws.

Insulate and Warm the Area: If it's safe to do so, you can use space heaters or other heating sources to warm the area around the frozen pipes gently.

Keep Doors and Windows Closed: To maintain a warmer indoor temperature, keep doors and windows closed to prevent drafts and reduce the risk of freezing in other parts of your home.

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