We’re Available 24hrs! Contact Us! (806) 372-1572 Menu FROZEN PIPES Winter comes fast here in West Texas. One day it’s sunny and balmy, then the next day snow is in the forecast. Winter doesn’t just bring cold weather though – it can bring frozen pipes. Water can freeze in a matter of hours when the temperature drops. When water freezes into ice, it expands and can block off plumbing lines. The freezing usually results in some severe Amarillo plumbing nightmares. There are steps you can take before the winter weather hits to save you thousands in Amarillo plumbing repairs. CALL US TODAY AMARILLO FROZEN PIPE PREVENTION Trouble Areas Warning Signs Frozen Pipes - Areas To Watch Pipes are more prone to freeze in areas of your house or property that are unheated. This includes under cabinets, on exterior walls, and other trouble areas such as garages. Steps can be taken to help these pipes beat the cold, and in turn, help you avoid disaster. If the weather outside is below freezing, make sure to leave cabinet doors open. By doing so, it will allow heat to circulate pipes that an uninsulated and keep water from forming into ice. Identify where the trouble lies. Pipes more prone to freezing include pipes in unheated areas of the home and pipes in exterior walls or along the exterior of the house. If pipes are outside of heated areas of your home such as those in the garage, make sure to wrap them with insulation. Most of all, turn on the heat to your home and set it to at the very least, 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Spotting Frozen Pipes Early It is essential to monitor your home for any signs of pipes beginning to freeze. You should be aware of several red flags. If you can catch frozen pipes before they burst, measures can be taken to avoid disastrous consequences. Treating Frozen Pipes If you notice any of the warning signs we mentioned above, then you will want to contact us as soon as possible. Frozen pipes do not take long to burst, and this can mean thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars will need to spent for clean up and replacement. We have professional grade frozen pipe treatment systems that will remedy the situation if caught early. Our professional systems will gently warm the frozen pipes so that the ice will melt, while your pipes will remain undamaged. A&R MECHANICAL CAN HELP STOP THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT BEINGS Of course, as the adage goes, “the best offense is a good defense,” this applies to pipe freezing as well. Getting in front of the issue of frozen pipes can save you the trouble and worry during the colder months. To learn more about our preventative services including pipe wrapping and other treatments, contact us today. CALL A&R MECHANICAL SERVICES FOR YOUR PLUMBING ISSUES AT (806) 372-1572 TO LEARN MORE. CONTACT 806.372.1572 87 North Fannin Amarillo, TX 79106 Review us on Google © 2021 A&R Mechanical. All Rights Reserved. Web Design by GriffinWink Advertising