Frozen Pipes in Ann Arbor

Are You Experiencing Frozen pipes in your Michigan Home?

Rork Plumbing an Ann Arbor plumbing company provides solutions for all your frozen pipes needs. And if you have an emergency then call them today at 734-595-0340

INSULATE PIPES OR FAUCETS IN UNHEATED AREAS: Pipes located in unheated areas of your house, such as a garage or crawl space under the house or in the attic, are subject to freezing. If you have time to do this before freezing temperatures arrive, wrap these pipes with insulation materials made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found in most hardware stores or home improvement centers.

DISCONNECT AND DRAIN OUTDOOR HOSES: Detach all hoses from faucets and allow them to drain. This will prevent the water in the hose or pipe from freezing and bursting the faucet or pipe to which it is connected.

RUN A TRICKLE OF WATER: When forecasts call for sustained or severe freezing temperatures, run thin trickles of water from the faucet furthest from the water line coming to your house. Usually this is in a room at the back of the house or outside, in the yard.

Our mission here at Rork Plumbing & Piping Service is to provide a trusting relationship with our clients so that when they have a plumbing problem they can rest assured that we will take care of the problem promptly, professionally, respectfully and neatly.

The founders of Rork Plumbing & Piping Service consider themselves stewards of this company and that God Almighty is the true owner. It is also our mission that through our work we will glorify the God of the universe and Jesus Christ His Son and our Savior.

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Weather Alert – Frozen Pipes in Birmingham

With the cold weather this week in Birmingham, Alabama, many homeowners and businesses may experience frozen or busted pipes, which really can be a bothersome problem to your plumbing system. Frozen pipes can cause major damage to your Birmingham home and need to be attended to right away. Read more

Frozen Pipes

A faucet that won’t yield water is the first sign of frozen pipes. If a severe cold snap hits, prevent freezing and subsequent bursting of pipes by following the suggestions below. Even if the pipes do freeze, you can thaw them before they burst if you act quickly. When temperatures fall very low and you need to thaw your pipes, here are some tips:

Shut off the water at the main shutoff valve and open the faucet nearest to the frozen pipe so it can drain as it thaws.

Waterproof the area with containers and plastic drop clothes in case leaks occur.

Use one of the following methods to gradually warm the frozen pipe. Be sure to work from the faucet toward the iced-up area.

Propane Torch With a flame-spreading-nozzle, the torch will quickly thaw a frozen pipe.

Safety Tip Shield flammable areas with a fireproof sheet, don’t let the pipe get too hot to touch.

Hair Dryer Used like the torch, a dryer will gently defrost the pipe.

Heating Pad Wrap a length of pipe with a heating pad.

Heat Lamp For pipes behind walls, floors, or ceilings, beam a heat lamp 8 or more inches from the surface.

Hot Water If no other method is available, wrap the pipe (except plastic) in rags and pour boiling water on it.