A frozen pipe stops the water and risks the burst. Thawing it the right way gets the flow back without the damage.
The find
Look for the pipe section with the frost and the no water flow. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Malden, the exposed lines freeze first.
The faucet
Open the affected faucet so the thawed water has the outlet. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Malden, the open faucet is the release.
The heat
Apply the gentle heat with the hair dryer or the heating pad. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Malden, the gentle is the rule.
The never
Never use the open flame or the torch on the pipe. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Malden, the flame is the danger.
The start
Thaw from the faucet end back toward the frozen section. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Malden, the direction is the method.
The check
Watch for the leaks as the ice melts and the pressure returns. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Malden, the watch is the care.
The call
Pipe still frozen? Call 888-217-3585 and Malden Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Malden pro for the thaw.
Plumbing in Malden: what to know
In Malden, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Suffolk County — from Everett, Melrose and Medford to ZIP codes like 02148, 02149, 02176 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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