Burst and frozen pipes
If you have a burst pipe or frozen pipe, turn off your water immediately (stop taps can normally be found next to your kitchen sink) and contact a
24 hour emergency plumber on 07709 423 307.
Beat the winter blue's during the next cold snap by following three basic rules:
- Avoid frozen pipes by making sure they are properly insulated.
- Get your central heating system power flushed to make sure there are no cold radiators on the circuit.
- Turn off the water supply to garden taps.
Avoid disaster...
During the winter months, frozen and thawing pipes are the most common plumbing emergencies. Taking a few basic steps can reduce the chances of disaster striking your home:
- Set your central heating timer to come on both in the morning and evening for a short while.
- Make sure your pipes and tanks are suitably insulated.
- If your away from home for any period of time, turn your water supply off, so if an incident does occur, the damage will be limited and have a neighbour check your property.
