Lakeland Burst Pipe Repair Service

Burst pipes are one of the worst plumbing problems that can happen to a homeowner. And pipes don’t have to freeze to be at risk of breaking either.

All Pro Plumbing is Lakeland’s most trusted plumber. Why? Because we’ve provided award-winning service for over 25 years. When faced with a plumbing emergency like a frozen pipe, you need help as quickly as possible.

No matter when you call All Pro Plumbing, you talk to a live operator. We’re available for burst pipe repair or any other plumbing emergency.

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Signs Your Pipes Are In Danger Of Rupture

As mentioned, burst pipes are a nasty plumbing problem that can wreak havoc in your home. Burst pipes typically occur at the most inopportune times; however, there are signs to watch for to help you prevent this disaster.

• Low Water Flow Reduced water flow or pressure is one sign you have a leak in your plumbing system. If the problem affects several rooms throughout the house, you may have a frozen pipe or significant leak.
• Frosted Pipes During winter, it’s a good habit to regularly inspect your pipes, especially ones running along exterior walls. Look for frost or ice buildup, which can quickly become a plumbing nightmare if left unchecked. If you see frost or icy pipes, try using a hairdryer to thaw them.
• No Hot Water If you only get cold water from the hot water tap, it could mean you have frozen water lines. First, check your water heater for signs of malfunction, and if all checks out, call a plumber for an inspection.
• Spike In Water Bill If your monthly water bill suddenly spikes, it may mean you have one or more leaks. Even if a pipe hasn’t burst, tiny leaks can lead to that happening. If you can’t pinpoint the cause of your increased water usage, call a professional plumber for help.

These are the most common signs of pipes in danger of bursting. Call All Pro Plumbing as soon as you notice anything wrong so our experts can protect your valuable property.

How To Prevent Burst Pipes

Although temperatures don’t typically dip below freezing in Lakeside, you must be on guard should that happen to prevent your pipes from freezing and potentially bursting.

Here are some easy, inexpensive ways to keep your pipes free-flowing through freezing temperatures.

• Maintain Consistent Indoor Temperature Many experts recommend keeping your home at approximately 65 degrees consistently throughout the winter, but especially during freezing spells.
• Add Pipe Insulation Exterior walls get colder than interior walls, so if you have plumbing running along exterior walls, adding pipe insulation is an extra layer of protection from freezing.
• Insulate Pipes in Unheated Areas If you have plumbing routed through unheated parts of your home like crawl spaces or garages, you can add snap-on insulation to prevent freezing. For extra protection, consider adding heated plumbing tape.
• Disconnect Outside Hoses If water freezes in a hose attached to a spigot, it can increase water pressure in other parts of your plumbing system. To prevent this, disconnect and drain all outside hoses and turn off water to the spigots to prevent damage from a frozen hose bib.
• Call a Professional The best way to ensure your home and plumbing system are winter-ready is to call a professional plumbing contractor to winterize and safeguard your pipes against freezing.

If you need help identifying water leaks, call All Pro Plumbing for our expert water leak detection service.

Safe Pipe Thawing

Maybe you got too busy and forgot to prepare your pipes for winter and now you’re dealing with frozen pipes and no water flow.

Your first inclination is to restore water, but you also want to ensure your pipes don’t rupture once thawed. Take these steps to give yourself the best chance of safely and quickly thawing frozen pipes.

• Turn off the water supply to the affected pipe to avoid pressure buildup.
• Turn a hairdryer on medium heat and spread the heat evenly over the affected area.
• If you can’t reach the pipe with a hairdryer, place a space heater near the frozen pipe.
• Dip towels in warm water and wrap them around the frozen section of pipe and replace accordingly.

Depending on the severity of the situation, thawing could take up to a half hour or more. Periodically test the pipe by turning on the faucet to see if water flows, if it does, take measures to stop the pipe from freezing again.