When You Need Pipe Repair
If you are having issues with your pipes, it’s important to act immediately. Give our expert Indio plumbers a call so that we can prevent problems from getting worse. If you have a frozen pipe during the winter, running water could cause it to burst. A burst pipe is not only a highly stressful situation but has lasting consequences that damage your home, leading to costly repairs.
If your pipes don’t have insulation, they are at risk of bursting when temperatures drop low in the winter. This is even more likely if homeowners are away for a long time and no water runs through them. If water doesn’t flow in the pipes, they’re more likely to freeze and explode.
Another cause of pipes bursting is unusual water pressure levels. A pipe can burst if the pressure exceeds its water flow capability. If a pipe doesn’t have proper mounting and installation fittings, it can lead to “water hammering.” Without proper mounting, pipes might move around and hit other objects or walls, eventually developing enough damage to the pipe to cause it to burst.
Blocked pipes can happen for many reasons. This is often the case when drains don’t have filters to catch debris before entering the pipe system. Another common problem arises when homeowners frequently use a garbage disposal unit, leading to greasy or starchy buildups. Some people aren’t aware of the types of foods that are best disposed of in the trash rather than the disposal unit.