3 Ways to Prevent a Burst Pipe

Frozen pipes are rather common during the cold weather season, and they are something that not many Las Vegas homeowners will take steps to prevent. Las Vegas doesn't quite experience the cold weather that the rest of the country will deal with, but frosts are not uncommon, and neither are pipe bursts in the homes of uninformed homeowners.

When the water in your pipes freezes, you will not be able to use the associated plumbing features until it thaws, and this can be a true inconvenience. More than that, the frozen water could cause your pipes to burst, and this brings property damage and repair bills for you to deal with. If you are interested in preventing burst pipes on your property, be sure to follow these helpful tips when cold fronts come in.

Allow Faucets to Run

One of the more common steps that homeowners take during freezing weather is to turn the faucets on at a trickle. This allows the water inside the pipes to continue to move, making it less likely for the water to freeze. When the temperature is significantly below the freezing mark, you may need to increase the flow of water from the faucets accordingly. Keep in mind that all of your faucets should be turned on rather than just one.

Leave Cabinet Doors Open

Another thoughtful tip is to leave cabinet doors in the bathrooms and kitchen open. This allows the air in your cabinets to warm up to room temperature, and this can have a positive impact on the pipes inside your cabinets as well as the pipes that run in the walls near the cabinets. The cabinets should remain open for the entire time that the outside temperature is below freezing.

Seal Your Garage

There may be pipes in the walls in your garage that are more susceptible to freezing than other pipes in interior walls of the Las Vegas home. This is because the air in the garage is not climate-controlled. When you open the garage door, the freezing air will immediately fill the space. Therefore, keep the garage door closed as much as possible. In addition, you can insulate or seal the garage door for added benefit. This will keep the temperature in the garage warmer when the door is closed.

These are some of the top tips that you can follow to protect your pipes when the temperature outside plummets. They are all easy to do, and they can each have wonderful benefits. In some cases, even when the best preventive measures are taken, pipes may still freeze and rupture. If you have noticed signs that your pipes have frozen or ruptured, schedule service with a plumber without delay.

Avoid a costly pipe burst with these key tips! Call Anytime Plumbing, Inc at 702-362-9300 for repairs in your Las Vegas, NV home.