When water pipes burst in cold weather, people often don't know what to do. But you first need to calm down and deal with squibs step by step:
1. Turn off the water supply
Plumbing runs all over your home, so you'll need to turn off the water at the main shutoff valve. Stopping the flow of water prevents further damage. The location of the water supply valve is generally on the front wall of the basement or on the ground in the yard. You can check it at home.
2. Empty the system
After shutting off the water supply, you will need to open the tap to drain the system. Otherwise, the water in the pipes could still burst, increasing the risk of flooding. Additionally, keeping the water flowing prevents further freezing or rupture of the pipes due to water stagnating in the pipes. This step is the key to the whole process and must be remembered.
3. Blot up excess water
Clean up excess water immediately, or excess water may soak floors, especially wood floors. Absorbing water with absorbent mops, towels, and vacuum cleaners can help reduce damage and prevent mold growth.
4. Keep your appliances safe
Most importantly, turn off the power. When a water main bursts, keep yourself safe first. Spraying water can be annoying, but using electricity is dangerous. To prevent electric shock, please turn off the power as soon as possible, and stay away from the area where electrical appliances are running before turning off the power.
5. Call a registered plumber
You need to call a registered plumber. There is some damage that you may be able to clean up yourself, but if the problem persists for a long time, it is best to contact a professional to repair the broken pipe. Be sure to call in a professional to fix the pipe before something gets worse.
Summarize
Regular maintenance of pipes is necessary in our daily life. Buying high-quality pipes with high cold resistance can also prevent pipes from cracking in cold winter. IFAN provides customers with various pipes with guaranteed quality, trustworthy and good after-sales service.
By offering advice on what to do if your water main bursts, we hope to help you when the unexpected happens. We also hope you don't think your pipes will burst in cold weather.