Frozen Pipes Chicago Repair & Prevention

Winter weather and freezing temperatures can have a huge impact on your plumbing system. Frozen pipes Chicago are a common problem. If you don’t want to worry about large, expensive bills when the snow and ice hit, then it’s a good idea to use preventative measures like; wrapping them in an insulator, or heat tape so that your pipes don’t freeze this winter. The best time to prepare your home for the coming cold weather is in the fall. If however, an unsuspected severe cold snap occurs and causes your pipes to freeze, a professional plumber can come and provide pipe thawing Chicago services and can then check your pipes for damage. Pipe thawing has to be performed carefully depending upon where the frozen pipes are located within your house; as the pipes can split due to ice expansion and you may need to repair or replace them.