Anyone in Kansas City can tell you that the weather here is variable, especially in the winter. This variability can wreak havoc on your pipes though, as lots of temperature variances can cause your pipes to expand and contract, weakening the joints and potentially causing leaks.
Worse, water inside your pipes can freeze when it gets particularly cold. Frozen water expands as it turns into ice, and this expansion commonly causes burst pipes. Our emergency plumber in Kansas City can repair frozen pipes, but there are several things you can do during the cold months to prevent them from happening in the first place.
Whenever possible, you should make sure that pipes and sewer lines are well-insulated inside your home and especially in areas like basements or garages. Keep garage doors closed to keep cold air out from these pipes. During cold nights, you should also open up your cabinets under any sinks so pipes can access the heated air from your house. If you have external faucets on your home, you may want to insulate them with special styrofoam covers to provide further protection.
All of these measures can minimize the risk of frozen pipes, but sometimes freezing can still happen. If you do develop a frozen pipe that causes a leak, just know that KC Flow Heroes is always there to help.