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Frozen pipes can cause water to be cut off right in the middle of a Toronto cold snap. It’s usually due to cold weather. When water freezes, it expands and makes the pipe brittle. That frozen pipe will crack or burst if left for too long, causing major water damage. Our licensed plumbers locate the freeze, thaw the line safely, and repair any damage, day or night. Give us a call, and we will be at your doorstep in no time, anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Frozen pipes top the list of winter headaches for Toronto homeowners. A frozen line can result in no water, a flooded basement or a frozen toilet. Most freezes are due to two reasons. The first is a lack of insulation that allows the cold to penetrate the water. The latter is poor drainage, where water accumulates in the pipe and can freeze solid. Pipes in unheated areas are at the greatest risk. That includes lines in garages, crawl spaces, attics, and basements, as well as pipes that are attached to the outside of walls. It is worse during a deep freeze or when there is a sudden cold snap.
One handy tip for you about terms:
Contact a plumber as soon as you suspect that you have a frozen pipe. Ignore it and you can cause serious water damage that could lead to a burst pipe. Keep an eye out for these indicators:
Water expands as it freezes. When it expands inside a closed pipe, it creates a tremendous pressure on the walls. The pipe might crack or split, and when the ice melts, water will flow out. The cost of the damage accumulates rapidly: soaked floors and walls, mold, damaged belongings and the repair bill is only going to increase with time. Older homes and pipes on the exterior walls of Toronto are hit the hardest when it gets cold. It can be a hidden crack that leaks quietly behind a wall—our water leak detection service will find it in no time. An early call at the first sign of a freeze prevents a small problem from becoming a flooded room.
Caught a freeze early? Call (416) 383-7378 before it bursts.
A frozen pipe will not wait for business hours and neither do we. A burst due to freezing can flood the room within a few minutes and quick action can save your floors and money. We have our licensed plumbers available all around the clock, all throughout the year in Toronto and the GTA. Call and we will arrive at most homes within an hour and thaw the line and prevent the damage. For any after-hours plumbing trouble, our 24-hour emergency plumbing team is ready too.
Frozen pipe emergency? Call (416) 383-7378 any time.
It is possible to thaw an accessible frozen pipe safely on your own. Open the affected tap first to allow melting water and steam to escape. Next, heat the frozen area using one of these:
Do not use an open flame or blowtorch on a pipe. It’s a serious fire hazard and we don’t recommend it. Avoid the boiling water as well, because it can cause the pipe to crack. If the frozen line is inside a wall, is very long or cannot be thawed, then stop and call a licensed plumber.
Our licensed plumbers follow a simple plan when you call:
Copper, CPVC, and PEX are the pipes most plumbers recommend for cold climates. Each responds to a freeze in a different way:
In the majority of homes in Toronto, PEX is the best option for reducing the risk of frozen pipes.
A little winter prep saves a lot of grief. Follow these steps to keep your pipes safe:
There are no set prices for frozen pipe repair in Toronto. The cost comes down to a few things:
A thaw on an easily-accessed pipe is much cheaper than a repair on a broken pipe within a wall. We inspect the pipe and provide you with a definite, up-front price before we start any work. For a wider look at local rates, see our Plumbing Cost Estimator.
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so a frozen pipe never has to wait. Call (416) 383-7378 any time.
We put frozen pipe calls at the front of the queue. In most cases, we arrive at your Toronto home within about an hour, depending on the traffic and your location in the GTA.
Once we reach the frozen spot, a simple thaw will take less than an hour. A cracked line takes a longer time to repair, and a pipe concealed in a wall adds time. We provide you with a time estimate in the initial quote.
If the pipe is readily accessible, it may be possible to use gentle heat with a hair dryer or warm cloths. Never use an open flame, and never pour boiling water on the pipe. If the line is concealed in a wall or you’re not certain, contact a licensed plumber to prevent a thaw from becoming a crack.
The simplest tool for a frozen pipe in a wall is a hair dryer. Place it 4-6 inches away from the wall above the frozen area and continue to move it. The temperature begins to warm the ice, causing the pipe to thaw. If it does not, call a certified plumber before the pipe actually cracks.
Call a professional. A frozen hot water line can cause a leak, increase your energy costs, and, in the worst of circumstances, a water main break. We can thaw it safely and check for damage.
All pipes in an unheated and exposed area are vulnerable. Basements, crawl spaces, attics and garages, as well as pipes against outside walls, freeze first. Pipes that are uninsulated and have little flow are most susceptible.
