Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Moncton, NB

Spotting a frozen line

One tap gives a trickle while others work, a toilet won't refill, or you can see frost on a pipe in the basement or crawl space. If no fixtures work at all, the freeze is likely near where the main enters the house or in the service line outside.

Thawing safely

Open the tap the pipe feeds, then warm the pipe slowly with a hair dryer, a space heater kept well clear of anything that can burn, or warm towels. Start nearest the tap and work back. Never use a torch or open flame; fires in walls are a real winter risk.

Where pipes freeze

Lines along exterior walls, under kitchen sinks on outside walls, in crawl spaces, above unheated garages and in older additions with thin insulation. Pipes in a basement corner where cold air comes in around the sill plate are another common spot.

When the pipe has split

A split may only show itself as the ice melts. Watch closely as water starts moving again, and close the main the moment you see or hear a leak. Split copper or cracked plastic needs a proper section replaced, not tape or a clamp.

Stopping it happening again

After a repair, ask the plumber which pipes need insulation, heat cable or rerouting away from the cold side of the house. Sealing gaps where cold air gets into the basement or crawl space often makes the biggest difference.

Getting help

Tell the plumber which taps are dry, where you think the frozen section is and whether any water has escaped. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.