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Winter brings us beautiful snowy landscapes and cozy nights by the fire, but along with that, it also introduces challenges. One of the most common is frozen pipes. When water freezes, it expands, increasing the risk of pipe damage and subsequent water leaks. According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a one-eighth-inch (3-millimeter) crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing significant property damage and disruption. Helping you understand these causes and preventive measures for frozen pipes is crucial for homeowners aiming to protect their properties during the colder months.
Why Do Frozen Pipes Lead to Leaks?
The main culprit behind frozen pipe leaks is the expansion of water as it freezes. When water within the pipes freezes, it expands, exerting immense pressure on the pipe's structure, especially at joints and fittings. This pressure can lead to cracks and eventual leaks. Pipes located in uninsulated or exposed areas, such as basements, attics, or crawl spaces, are particularly susceptible to freezing and bursting. The American Red Cross notes that pipes running against exterior walls with little or no insulation are at high risk of freezing.
How to Spot Frozen Pipe Issues
It’s crucial to recognize the warning signs of frozen pipes before significant damage occurs. If you notice water dripping from a faucet even when it’s turned off, wet spots on walls or ceilings, or visible cracks along the pipes, these are all signs that something might be wrong. Acting quickly at the first sign of trouble can prevent further damage and save you time and money.
Prevention Strategies
Preventing frozen pipes requires you to be proactive! During freezing temperatures, allowing a slight trickle of water to flow through faucets connected to vulnerable pipes can prevent freezing. Maintaining your home’s thermostat at a temperature above 55°F, even when you're away, ensures that pipes remain warm enough to prevent freezing. Lastly, knowing the location of your main water shut-off valve is so important, so you can act quickly if there is a leak that occurs.
New Method Restoration received a call regarding a cracked pipe in a dirt crawlspace which resulted in a few inches of standing water.
Project manager Kevin arrived on site quickly to assess the damages and perform an initial inspection prior to calling in a crew of our certified technicians to begin the remediation process.
Our technicians used a submersible pump to remove all the standing water prior to removing all affected insulation and vapor barrier in the area.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other specialty drying equipment was placed throughout the space to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method Restoration received a call regarding sewage in a basement which also affected a bedroom and hallway.
Project manager kevin arrived on site for an initial assessment within 90 minutes before dispatching a crew of our certified technicians to begin the remediation process in the affected areas.
After extracting any standing water and debris, flooring was removed along with doors, a toilet, and a vanity prior to sanitizing all areas with an organic antimicrobial spray.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other specialty drying equipment was placed to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method Restoration received a call regarding a furnace supply line which flooded portions of an unfinished basement, as well as wood paneling, carpet and sheetrock.
Project manager Keiron arrived on site for an initial assessment within 90 minutes before dispatching a crew of our certified technicians to begin the remediation process in the affected areas.
Carpet, padding, and wood paneling were removed and disposed of prior to sanitizing all areas with an organic antimicrobial spray.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other specialty drying equipment was placed to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method received a call regarding a clogged condensation line from an air conditioner which affected the attic, second floor, first floor, and basement.
Project manager Ted arrived onsite quickly to assess the damages and do an initial inspection prior to dispatching a crew of our trained technicians to begin the remediation work.
Insulation, baseboards and sheetrock that had been damaged were removed prior to sanitizing all affected areas with an organic antimicrobial spray to prevent future mold growth.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other speciality drying equipment was left in place to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method Restoration received a call regarding a drain line leak affecting a kitchen and basement below.
Project manager Dustin arrived on site for an initial assessment within 90 minutes before dispatching a crew of our certified technicians to begin the remediation process in the affected areas.
Cabinets, vinyl flooring, drop ceiling, and wood paneling we removed prior to sanitizing all areas with an organic antimicrobial spray.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other specialty drying equipment was placed to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method Restoration received a call regarding a sewage back up which affected a basement.
Project manager Daniel arrived on site for an initial assessment within 90 minutes before dispatching a crew of our certified technicians to begin the remediation process in the affected areas.
Baseboards, flooring and affected sheetrock were all removed prior to sanitizing all areas with an organic antimicrobial spray.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other specialty drying equipment was placed to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding a sewage back up in a basement which affected flooring.
Project manager Keiron arrived on site quickly to do an initial walk through and inspection of the damages.
A crew of our certified professionals was then dispatched to begin the remediation process.
After removing a small portion of carpet, all affected areas were disinfected using an organic antimicrobial spray to ensure no future mold growth.
Dehumidifiers, fans and other speciality drying equipment was left in place to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method Restoration received a call regarding a main line leak which affected flooring in a living room.
Project manager Dustin arrived on site for an initial assessment within 90 minutes before dispatching a crew of our certified technicians to begin the remediation process in the affected areas.
Flooring and baseboards were removed prior to sanitizing all areas with an organic antimicrobial spray.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other specialty drying equipment was placed to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method responded to a call regarding an hvac condensation leak which caused damage to sheetrock.
Project manager Kevin arrived on site quickly to perform an initial inspection prior to dispatching a crew of our trained professionals to begin work.
Affected sheetrock was removed and the area was disinfected using an organic antimicrobial spray to prevent future mold growth.
New Method Restoration received a call regarding a water heater that failed affecting a finished basement.
Project manager Ted arrived on site for an initial assessment within 90 minutes before dispatching a crew of our certified technicians to begin the remediation process in the affected areas.
All standing water was extracted from the area and personal belongings were cleaning and moved to a safe place. Baseboards, flooring and a bathroom vanity were removed and disposed of prior to sanitizing all areas with an organic antimicrobial spray.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other specialty drying equipment was placed to ensure fast, proper drying.
New Method received a call regarding an hvac condensate leak. Project manager Josh arrived onsite quickly to assess the damages and do an initial inspection prior to dispatching a crew of our trained technicians to begin the remediation work.
Sheetrock, insulation, carpet and padding, vinyl flooring and hardwood flooring that had been damaged were removed prior to sanitizing all affected areas with an organic antimicrobial spray to prevent future mold growth.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other speciality drying equipment was left in place to ensure quick, proper drying.
New method responded to a call regarding a pipe burst on the second floor of a home which affected the first floor and also the basement.
Project manager Cris arrived on site quickly to perform an initial inspection prior to dispatching a crew of our trained professionals to begin work.
Cabinets, ceiling tiles and carpeting were removed prior to all affected areas being disinfected using an organic antimicrobial spray to prevent future mold growth.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other speciality drying equipment was left in place to ensure all areas dried quickly and properly.
New Method responded to a call regarding an air conditioning unit leak which affected a laundry room.
Project manager kevin arrived on site quickly to perform an initial inspection prior to dispatching a crew of our trained professionals to begin work.
Affected sheetrock, a door, and vinyl tile were removed and the area was disinfected using an organic antimicrobial spray to prevent future mold growth.
Fans, dehumidifiers and other speciality drying equipment was left in place to ensure all areas dried quickly and properly.
New Method Restoration responded to a toilet overflow which affected 3 floors.
Project manager Dustin performed an initial inspection of the site prior to our trained technicians arriving to begin the remediation process.
Walls, baseboards, and flooring affected by the leak were removed prior to sanitizing with an organic antimicrobial spray.
Dehumidifiers, fans, and other specialty drying equipment was placed throughout the spaces to ensure quick, proper drying.
New Method responded to a call regarding a supply line leak on the 2nd floor of a home which affected the first floor below and basement as well.
Project manager Josh Marks arrived on site quickly for an initial inspection and assisted the customer with filing an insurance claim for the damages.
Our certified professionals were dispatched and removed all affected materials in the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, basement, and crawlspace prior to sanitizing and placing several pieces of drying equipment throughout to ensure proper drying.
New Method Restoration responded to a call regarding wind driven rain.
Project manager Dustin Garrabrant arrived onsite within 90 minutes to assess the damages which included walls and vinyl flooring in a basement.
Our certified technicians were dispatched, removed all affected materials, and placed specialized drying equipment throughout the space to ensure quick, proper drying.
New Method restoration received a call regarding a water heater leak which affected flooring in a kitchen.
Project manager Kevin arrived on site quickly to do an initial inspection of the damages prior to dispatching a crew of our trained technicians to begin work on the affected area.
Bamboo flooring, trim, and sheetrock was removed prior to sanitizing all affected areas with an organic antimicrobial spray to ensure no future mold growth.
New Method Restoration responded to a water heater leak which affected a laundry room, hallway, bedroom, and kitchen below.
Project manager Kevin performed an initial inspection of the site prior to our trained technicians arriving to begin the remediation process.
Walls, baseboards, flooring and personal belongings affected by the leak were removed prior to sanitizing with an organic antimicrobial spray.
Dehumidifiers, fans, and other specialty drying equipment was placed throughout the spaces to ensure quick, proper dryin.
New Method Restoration received a call regarding a second floor toilet tank overflow which affected a bathroom and bedroom below.
Project manager Dustin arrived at the property quickly for an initial assessment before dispatching a crew of certified professionals to perform remedial work in the affected areas.
Personal content that had been affected was cleaned, sanitized, and moved to a safe space. Drywall on the ceiling that had been damaged was removed prior to disinfecting all areas with an organic antimicrobial spray.
