Below should help you to ensure that your pipework does not freeze in winter. Pipes cause problems when they are frozen, however they will cause even bigger problems when they thaw out especially if they split. If you discover that there is a problem with the water supply, i.e. there isn’t any coming out of a tap, then, check that other properties nearby are not affected. If they are, then call your supplier. If it is that just you and your pipework are that are affected, then they could be frozen (assuming weather is very cold.) Eastcote Plumbers can make important checks.Here are some things to do:1). Shut off the water supply with the main stop-cock. This is usually under the kitchen sink or at the point at which the service pipe comes into your house. Now, visually inspect all accessible pipes possible, for signs of freezing i.e. ice formation on the pipework.2). Make sure that you open up a cold tap that is near to the part of the pipe that’s frozen which lets the water run when it thaws out. 3). Using direct heat such as a heat gun or blowtorch is not a good idea as it will probably damage your pipes so you could perhaps use something like a heat pad or even the warmer air from a hairdryer to help defrost the pipes. Also free running water sat behind the frozen section may help to thaw it. The small trickle of coming from a tap left open is a good sign that it is working againNOTE: Once the blockage has thawed, do a thorough check of the system for any leaks. Should there be any leaking but you are not confident in your own skills, you should call in a professional like Pinner Plumbers to fully check and rectify the system.
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