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FROZEN PIPES | BURST PIPES | PIPE THAWING | PIPE INSULATION

Pipe Insulation Plumbing Services

If it’s cold outside and your water pressure is suddenly very low, your water line may be starting to freeze. Call us to prevent a small problem from becoming a big one.

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What to Do if Your Pipe is Frozen

If a water pipe in your home or business is frozen, turn off the water main leading to that pipe immediately. This will minimize the impact from any flooding or water damage if the pipe should break or burst.

Even if you are handy around the house, don’t try to fix this on your own. Call MAS Plumbing. We are available 24/7 and ready to help. We have professional pipe-thawing equipment that we’ll bring to you.

What to Do if Your Pipe Bursts

Winter can be a beast in Chicagoland. Residents in the near Northwest and West suburbs like Roselle, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Bloomingdale, Bartlett, Streamwood, and other surrounding areas know this all too well!

If your pipe bursts, turn off the water main. Call MAS Plumbing. We will assess the situation, repair or replace the pipe, and make sure your water system is working properly.

Let MAS Plumbing Protect Your Home from Frozen Pipes This Winter

We have emergency service available any time of the day or night, every day of the year. We are here for you 24/7/365. We’ll answer the call when you need us most.

Pipe Insulation and Maintenance and Leak Detection

The highly trained plumbers at MAS Plumbing will conduct a full assessment of your home’s pipes. We’ll recommend the insulation needed and install it. We can also evaluate your pipes for any leaks and repair them if needed. We help you protect your home from damage that could result from leaking, broken, frozen and poorly maintained pipes.

Prevention Tips

If you have pipes located on exterior walls or pipes in unheated spaces, open the tap very slightly so there is a steady drip of water from the faucet. Keep the water flowing until the temperature goes well above 32 degrees. Another suggestion is to open the cabinet doors in cabinets with pipes exposed to the outside walls such as kitchen and bathroom sinks. This allows interior heat in a room to warm up the inner cabinet and pipe.

Pipe Maintenance, Replacement and Installation in the Northwest and West Suburbs

For over 25 years, MAS Plumbing has been a trusted source for reliable, professional, and friendly plumbing service in the near Northwest and West Chicago suburbs. We are a family owned and operated plumbing contractor, and are fully licensed, bonded, and insured – specializing in residential, commercial, and new construction.

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FROZEN PIPE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We’re Chicagoland’s Frozen Pipe Experts

If you have a question about frozen pipes, we have the answer. And if you have a frozen pipe that needs to be thawed or repaired, we have the expertise to do the job right.

If you notice that your water flow is lower than normal when you turn on a faucet, you may have a frozen pipe – especially during an extreme Chicago winter. Other signs to look for include frost or ice that has formed on the pipe, strange smells coming from drains or faucets, and gurgling or crackling sounds coming from your pipes. If you suspect you have a frozen pipe, take steps to thaw the pipe or contact MAS Plumbing asap at (630) 924-0665.

Chicago winters can be brutal on water pipes. If you have a frozen pipe, turn on the nearest faucet to relieve pressure and slowly thaw the line using a hair dryer or a heating pad. Never use open flame to thaw a frozen pipe. Turning up the temperature of the heat in your home several degrees can also help to thaw a frozen pipe. MAS Plumbing offers emergency services 24/7 throughout Chicago and the suburbs so don’t hesitate to call us.

Unfortunately, any pipe that is exposed to cold weather can freeze. Typically, these pipes include outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, and sprinkler systems. Inside the home, water lines that are located in exterior walls or in unheated areas such as basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages and cabinets are vulnerable to freezing in extreme weather.

Drain swimming pool and sprinkler system supply lines following manufacturer’s or installer’s directions before cold weather arrives. Close valves supplying outdoor hose bibs and open outside valves to allow any water remaining in the pipe to expand. You can also blow-out the lines with an air compressor to get all the residual water out of the line. Insulate water supply lines that are located in unheated areas of your home. During extreme cold weather, allow cold water to drip from faucets served by exposed pipes. You can also open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around pipes. Your MAS Plumbing professional can inspect and install pipe insulation as needed. Contact us at a href=”tel:6309240665″>(630) 924-0665 to get on the schedule before winter weather hits.

Shut off the main water valve in your home immediately. This valve is usually located where your main water pipe enters your home. Typically, this is in the basement or for homes with a slab foundation, near the hot water heater. If you have a straight lever handle, turn it a quarter turn so it is perpendicular to the pipe. If you have a round wheel knob, turn it clockwise – to the right – until it stops. Contact the experts at MAS Plumbing as soon as possible – (630) 924-0665. We offer emergency services 24/7 throughout Chicagoland.

When tackling a frozen pipe, professional plumbers follow a safe, step-by-step process to thaw the ice and prevent property damage:

Locate the Blockage
Plumbers pinpoint the frozen section using visual checks, touch, or thermal imaging cameras for hidden pipes.

Shut Off the Water
The main water valve is turned off immediately to prevent catastrophic flooding if the expanding ice has already cracked the pipe.

Relieve Pressure
Faucets connected to the frozen line are opened to give melting ice and built-up pressure a clear escape route.

Apply Safe Heat
Professional plumbers never use open flames. Instead, they will safely melt the ice using heat guns, electrical heating cables, or specialized electrical pipe-thawing machines. MAS Plumbing has a pipe-thawing machine and equipment ready to be deployed during Chicago’s extended annual deep freezes.

Repair Damage
Any sections of piping that burst from the ice expansion are removed and replaced.

Prevent Future Freezes
Finally, plumbers insulate the vulnerable pipes with foam sleeves or heat tape to stop the problem from happening again.

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Headquartered in Roselle, MAS Plumbing serves over 30 communities throughout northwest Cook and DuPage County.

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