{"id":826,"date":"2008-12-18T18:58:37","date_gmt":"2008-12-18T17:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/?p=826"},"modified":"2024-07-18T16:55:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T15:55:56","slug":"protect-frozen-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/protect-frozen-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Frozen Pipes – How to Protect Pipes From Freezing"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the winter months, I’d advise that if you have an empty property, or a tenant in occupation, there are a few simple measures to protect against frozen pipes and burst pipes which could lead to thousands of pounds in damages to your rental property.<\/p>\n

Why do frozen pipes burst?<\/h2>\n

If the house gets too cold, the water in your pipes can freeze overnight and then burst in the day when it warms back up.\u00a0 When the frozen pipes warm up again, this could cause flooding and water damage to your home<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The pipes that are most susceptible to freeze are of course the pipes that have the most exposure to the cold such as taps in gardens, garages and sheds.<\/p>\n

How do I know if I have frozen pipes?<\/h2>\n

Simple, water runs very slowly, if at all, from the tap. If this is the case, try and identify where the pipe is likely to be frozen, this is usually where the pipe is exposed to the most cold. To warm up the pipe, you can use a hair dryer, heat lamp or electrical heat pad.\u00a0 You must remember to keep the taps open as running water will help to thaw out the ice quicker.<\/p>\n

DO NOT<\/strong> use a flame device such as a gas burner to warm up the pipes.\u00a0 If the ice is heated too quickly, there is a danger it could explode.<\/p>\n

How do I stop my pipes from freezing?<\/h2>\n