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Can a Plumber Unfreeze Pipes?

Yes, a plumber has the tools, equipment, and expertise needed to deal with frozen pipes. However, as experienced plumbers often say, “Plumbers don’t get called for frozen pipes – they get called for what comes next.” Many homeowners attempt unfreezing pipes themselves before calling in a pro because thawing pipes often doesn’t take specialized tools, it just takes time and patience. So, you can certainly call a plumber once you discover you have a frozen pipe (or if you think you may have multiple frozen pipes), but you don’t need to if you have the opportunity to try thawing them yourself.

It never hurts to have a second set of eyes on a problem, so if you have started trying to thaw your own pipe and think there maybe damage, go ahead and call a plumber to come out and take a look before the frozen section thaws and you have water spilling everywhere. A plumber can help determine the extent of the damage and advise on how best to fix it (and potentially prevent a future frozen pipe issue as well).

If you discover that you have a broken pipe because your thawed pipe starts spraying water, you will need to call a plumber right away. But that’s not to say that all frozen pipes will break, because they may not. Different types of pipes will have different expansion thresholds, so what could easily damage one kind of pipe, may not damage another type of pipe because it is more resilient. Plumbers understand the differences between copper, galvanized steel, PVC, ABS, and PEX pipes and can fix any damage that results from freezing in a way that’s appropriate for your home or business.

If your pipe breaks after it freezes, turn off your water immediately (if it’s not already turned off) and call an emergency plumber to come out. Day or night a 24-hour plumber will come out right away to get your pipe repaired and prevent further damage. If you have frozen pipe damage, please call us now! Our team of experienced plumbers will come out shortly to take care of your problem!

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How to React When a Frozen Pipe Bursts
Do Frozen Pipes Break When They Thaw?
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Plumbers Nearby that can Thaw Pipes
Ways to Thaw Your Frozen Pipes
How to tell if Your Pipes are Frozen
How Long does it Take to Thaw Pipes?
Why do Frozen Pipes Break?
How to Prevent Frozen Pipe Problems
Should You Call a Plumber for Frozen Pipes?
The Winter Plumbing Problems Plumbers See
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Do Pipes Get Clogged in the Winter?
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