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 ...

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 ...

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.

Austin Water said it's repairing the break after a pipe burst near West 43rd Street and Rosedale Avenue, not far from the Hyde Park neighborhood. The company said residents in that area could ...

And do you know which faucets are most effective when it comes to preventing frozen pipes? "One sink is good. Usually, it's the farthest sink from where the water comes into the house," a Henrico ...

Pipes that are outdoors and exposed to severe cold, like hose aprons, swimming pool supply lines, and water sprinkler lines; Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl ...