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It’s just physics: when water freezes, it expands, taking up more space than it did as a liquid. However, this is problematic when the water is in an enclosed space, such as your home’s indoor plumbing and pipes. Here, freezing water that expands puts pressure on the pipe, raising the risk of the pipe “bursting” and releasing ice and water into your living spaces.
Winters in Buffalo and Western New York can be some of the coldest in the continental U.S., with nighttime temperatures regularly falling below freezing. If your pipes aren’t prepared for the chill, there’s a risk that they could freeze and burst, causing significant damage. In this city, this is a regular occurrence.
Since 1921, Reimer has helped homeowners not only prevent their pipes from freezing with insulation and furnace repair, but we also help thaw and repair pipes that have frozen or burst. We offer 24/7 emergency service—call us or use our form to contact us if you need our help.
The more exposed a pipe is to the outdoor elements or otherwise removed from heating, the more it’s at risk of freezing.
Hoses used outside, lines to swimming pools, and pipes running through crawl spaces, attics, garages and other non-heated places are the likeliest to freeze, but other pipes that run under cabinets and in walls can be a problem, too.
Reimer’s team can help you insulate your pipes against freezing with special materials, including pipe sleeves and heat tape.
Combined with keeping your home warm and running a drip on the coldest nights, these materials can be the difference between your pipes freezing and staying warm. Here are some other tips for preventing frozen pipes.
Reimer offers both HVAC and plumbing services. One of the best ways to make sure your pipes don’t freeze is to make sure your home’s heating system is running right and keeping the interior of your home warm.
That’s why we offer furnace maintenance and furnace repair services in Buffalo. If it’s been awhile since you had a professional inspect your furnace, give us a call.
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our services, including frozen pipe repair. If you’re not completely satisfied with our level of service, let us know. We’ll work to make it right.
Can’t I thaw out my frozen pipes by myself?
There are plenty of DIY guides online for doing this. However, it’s often best to call a professional, and here’s why. First, you don’t want to cause more damage to your plumbing. Second, our plumbers can get to pipes that are out of reach of your hairdryer. Finally, we’re licensed, bonded, and insured against any damage that occurs.
Does “dripping” my faucets really work?
It certainly helps. Leaving your faucets dripping water on the coldest nights keeps the water in your pipes moving, making it more difficult to freeze. However, if the pipes are cold enough, they’ll still freeze, so we recommend doing this in addition to adding insulation and having your furnace keeping your home toasty.
Can’t I just take a blowtorch to the pipe?
Don’t do that! Any sort of open flame device is going to probably do more damage to the pipe than the freezing will, not to mention the fire risk you’re introducing into your home. Our plumbers have special heating equipment that doesn’t hurt pipes while melting the ice inside. You don’t want to make matters worse.
What do I do if I live in an apartment?
We can thaw frozen pipes that are in apartment buildings or condos in most cases. However, if you have a burst pipe, you’ll need to contact your landlord or property manager to get them to shut off the water to the affected area. When you call Reimer, we can help guide you through this process for getting your frozen pipes fixed.
Since 1921, Reimer has been helping Buffalo homeowners with their heating, cooling, and plumbing needs. Nearly a century in business has taught us one thing: you’ll never go wrong by treating customers right.
That’s why we offer 24/7 emergency service, great products, experienced plumbers and techs, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our work.
Whether you need us to thaw your frozen pipes or to install a new furnace, get in contact with us today.
Your home is everything to you and your family. You don’t want to trust thawing your frozen pipes to the hair dryer or to your neighbor, Bob.
Instead, have the job done right by an experienced plumber from Reimer. Our plumbers have worked with many frozen pipes and know how to get them thawed with no damage to your home. Plus, they’ll also be able to give you expert advice on any cleanup that’s needed and how to prevent future freezing.
Don’t just trust anyone. Trust the team that’s been serving Buffalo since 1921: Reimer.
Reimer offers a wide range of other plumbing services, including water heater repair, installation, and replacement; leak detection; drain cleaning; and septic system service. Check out our full list of local plumbing services.
