Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes ...

In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather. The resulting mess can lead to thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the ...

A break in a large-diameter water main on Mountain Rd in Henderson ... told the Herald it could take up to 24 hours to resolve the pipe issues. “So right now our best estimate is probably ...

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a ...

Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...

WSSC Water crews work on water main break at 7235 Wisconsin Ave. that occurred around 10 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025. Photo by Stacy Cantor. As temperatures continue to dip below freezing in Montgomery ...

One winter, when temperatures plunged below zero, the water inside the pipe froze, causing the pipe to crack. To prevent a recurrence, I was advised to keep cabinet doors open to allow heat to ...

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The extremely cold weather on Monday and Tuesday has been causing some issues for water pipes in Cedar Rapids. The Lindale Mall had to close for a few hours Tuesday after a ...

If you turn on a faucet and no water comes out, or only a trickle, it could indicate a frozen pipe. Discolored water: If you do get water, but it's discolored (brown, reddish, or cloudy), it could ...

Frozen pipes can block water flow, damage your plumbing, and result in expensive repairs if a frozen pipe bursts. But how can you recognize the warning signs of freezing water pipes before it’s ...

so if a customer doesn't have water and hasn't seen a notice about a service interruption, it likely means their pipes are frozen. Myrick said keeping the area warm near the lateral could help.

Single-digit temperatures and colder wind chills are bursting pipes and water mains.With cold temperatures sticking around, water works crews and plumbers have their work cut out for them.