Burst and Frozen Pipe Repair in Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas

Nothing annoys a person more than burst pipes. Whether in the water system, at home or in public, it becomes a major problem when a frozen or broken water pipe bursts.

The arrival of winter means that the risk of frozen pipes in your home or building is very real. Whenever the temperature drops to below freezing conditions, the flowing water in pipes that have been left uninsulated can freeze and you can end up with only partial water service, or none at all.

What to do When your Pipe is Frozen

• Cut off the water supply, immediately. Find the valve connecting to the pipe and turn it off, and shut off the main valve, as well.
• Make sure the room and all items in the vicinity of the frozen or burst pipe are clear and dry.
• Try using a space heater, heat lamp, or even a hair dryer to melt the frozen pipe. If you have thermostatically controlled heat tape, that is also a very effective way of thawing out a spot quickly.
• Whatever you do, don't use a propane torch--that just presents a serious fire risk.
• Make sure that you call MW Restoration. We have specialized machines that thaw frozen pipes so that the water can flow smoothly and free again. But if there's a leak or crack that appears in the pipe due to pressure, rest assured that we can handle the repairs.

What to do when your Pipe Bursts

When you find out that your pipe has burst in the basement and your floor is quickly filling up with water, the very first thing you should always do is to keep calm and find the valve connecting the pipe to the main water supply and turn it off to minimize the flooding problem as much as possible.