Nothing Scarier Than Broken Pipes
10/28/2020 (Permalink)
Are you hearing a drip, drip, drip? As the weather gets colder, many residents experience frozen pipes. While freezing temperatures are a few months off, it's important to know what to possible expect. If you happen to encounter a leak in your house, it could be due to a variety of factors:
- An improperly connected appliance.
- Clogged Drain
- Broken sink, bathtub, toilet, washing machine, or dishwasher.
- A clog in a drain.
What you might not be thinking about? The very real possibility of a broken pipe. A broken pipe can an enormous amount of damage to your home. In particular, the most amount of damage occurs when you don't know where the break is or if you don't have direct access to the water break.
Broken pipes occur for a variety of reasons: freezing, corrosion, water pressure.
Freezing
With colder weather, extreme temperatures can cause pipes to expand and break. Once the ice melts, the water can flood your home. It's important to note that pipes can freeze when they are exposed to temperatures below 28 degrees Fahrenheit. In particular, the pipes that are most prone to freezing are found in unfinished basements and in attics during the colder months.
Corrosion
Older pipes break down with age, and require a trained professional in order to replace pipes. If ignored, it can cause an enormous amount of flooding. It's best to have a professional like SERVPRO of Southern Staten Island to come inspect your pipes if they are older and may need replacing.
Water Pressure
High pressure can cause the pipes in your home to break. Water is transported from a water company supply line to the house, needing to pass through a pressure regulator. If the regulator is faulty, it can cause the water pressure to rise exponentially. If the pressure gets high enough it can lead to a pipe breaking in your home.
The Bottom Line
SERVPRO of Southern Staten Island is an expert in resolving water damage. If a pipe breaks, we are there to help you clean up the flooding and dry out your home. Our Project Managers and technicians are able to help you locate the source of the leaking, to clean up the water damage, and make sure that there is no moisture left in your surfaces. If a broken pipe ever happens to you, make sure that you give us a call at (718) 979-4100