Frozen Pipe Repair
Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Northern Indiana & Southern Michigan
If you have a burst pipe, shut off your home's main water supply immediately. If a pipe has frozen but hasn't burst, leave the faucet open. In both cases, call Home Comfort Experts for fast service.
Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan regularly experience below-freezing winter temperatures, making frozen pipes one of the most common seasonal plumbing emergencies. Homeowners need to act fast and contact a professional for burst pipe repair.
What to Do Right Now
Follow these steps immediately after a pipe bursts. Quick action can save you thousands in water damage and plumbing repair.
- Shut off the main water line
- Turn off the electricity to prevent fire risk
- Open all faucets to alleviate pressure buildup
- Start removing standing water if possible
- Call Home Comfort Experts’ emergency plumbing services
Signs Your Pipes Are Frozen
You may be able to identify frozen pipes and call an expert before a pipe breaks. These are the most common signs of frozen pipes.
- No water or slow running water
- Frost on pipes
- Bulging pipes
- Strange smells coming from the faucet
- Loud banging
Our Frozen and Burst Pipe Repair
Your frozen pipe plumber acts immediately to locate the freeze, thaw the pipe, repair the burst, and inspect the surrounding area for damage. Our plumbers are efficient, fast-acting, and precise, helping limit plumbing and water damage.
Home Comfort Experts plumbing services leave nothing to chance, inspecting every inch of the affected pipes and providing practical and effective solutions.
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes are one of the most common plumbing problems during the freezing winters in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. Pipes located along exterior walls, in garages, attics, crawl spaces, or other unheated areas are the most vulnerable, but plumbing winterization can help prevent frozen pipes and costly water damage.
- Open Cabinet Doors: Leave the cabinet doors beneath the kitchen and bathroom sinks open so warm indoor air can circulate the plumbing.
- Let Faucets Drip: Moving water is less likely to freeze.
- Keep Your Home Warm: If you're away during the winter, set your thermostat to at least 55°F.
- Insulate Exposed Pipes: Install foam pipe insulation on plumbing in unheated spaces like garages and attics. Sealing nearby air leaks can provide additional protection.
- Protect Outdoor Faucets: Disconnect and drain garden hoses before freezing weather arrives, and install insulated faucet covers to help protect outdoor spigots and the pipes behind them.
- Check Your Sump Pump Discharge Line: Make sure snow and ice aren't blocking the discharge line outside your home, since a frozen discharge line can cause water to back up into your basement or crawl space.
Why Homeowners Choose Home Comfort Experts
Our licensed plumbers are available 24/7 for emergency pipe repair and leak detection. With 20 years in the business, Home Comfort Experts has seen it all and is intimately familiar with the local environment and its challenges.
We have the proven plumber you can trust.
Schedule Frozen Pipe Repair
Home Comfort Experts respond quickly and restore your plumbing system. Don't wait for a frozen pipe to burst or for water damage to spread throughout your home. Call the experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, a pipe bursts when the pressure from the frozen water pushes the pipe material past its breaking point. If homeowners catch a frozen pipe early enough, it may be possible to prevent a burst. A Home Comfort Experts plumber can guide you through this process.
Call a licensed plumber, shut off the water supply, open the affected faucet to relieve pressure, and apply gentle heat using a hair dryer, space heater, warm towels, or by increasing your home's thermostat. Start near the faucet and work toward the frozen section.
The best way to prevent frozen pipes is to keep them warm and protect them from freezing temperatures. Open cabinet doors beneath sinks to let warm air circulate around the plumbing, let faucets drip during extremely cold weather, and keep your thermostat set to at least 55°F if you'll be away.
