The Big Thaw !

1/8/2018 (Permalink)

Congratulations for surviving the big freeze of 2018!

   You and your property are not out of danger yet! The potential of major water damage to your property still looms. As the temperatures start to rise above 32 degrees for the first time in 2018, the potential dire consequences of a frozen pipe still may haunt you in the days to come. 

   Those pipes that were frozen but not apparently leaking just may thaw out with a vengeance to cause major water damage to your property. Pipes that froze this past week and ruptured the integrity of the copper or plastic but did not immediately leak are the hidden culprits that are awaiting to destroy your property. These frozen pipes were plugged with ice that initially prevented the pipe from leaking. However, as the temperatures rise and this hidden ice plug melts away, a big surprise may appear in the form of major water damage. So, if you noticed in the past week that some pipes in your house or business were frozen or some plumbing fixtures such as a toilet or faucet ceased to operate, this is may be a clear indication of an apparent ice plug that formed inside your pipe(s). Consequently, you may be in for a big surprise when following a few days of warmer temperatures, you property is now affected by damaging water leaks.

   So, for the next few days, be on a periodic inspection tour of your property. Look for any evidence of water damage and take the appropriate actions to stop the flow of water and further damage to your property. And in the unfortunate case that you do need professional assistance in properly drying out your property, we here at SERVPRO of Pottstown/Souderton (610-327-9644) will immediately assist you in your time of need.