Plumbers In DC Explains All You Need To Do To Avoid Frozen Pipes
                     Plumbers In 
DC Explains 
All You Need 
To Do To 
Avoid Frozen 
Pipes
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When the temperature drops too low, you 
may find yourself with a case of frozen 
pipes, which can leave you without running 
water to certain fixtures or even the whole 
house. If you suspect you have frozen pipes, 
give us a call today! We’ll not only get your 
pipes thawed in the quickest way possible, 
we’ll look for long-term remedies so you’re 
not dealing with the same problem winter 
after winter.
Give us a call, and we’ll get your water 
flowing again in no time!
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Our Plumbers In DC will explain frozen pipes and how to prevent it
 
When water freezes it expands putting 
incredible pressure on your pipes 
causing your pipes to break. Pipes that 
freeze most frequently are those that 
are exposed to extreme cold, like 
outdoor hose bibs(faucets), attics, 
swimming pool supply lines, water 
sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes 
in unheated interior areas like 
basements and crawl spaces, garages, 
or kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run 
against exterior walls that have little or 
no insulation are subject to freezing.
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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
In the fall before the cold weather sets in follow 
these guidelines to prevent expensive repairs in 
the future:
Drain water from the swimming pool and water 
sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer’s 
or installer’s directions.
Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. 
Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose 
bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water 
to drain
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Insulating your exposed pipes, particularly in the 
colder areas of your home, like basements and 
garages, is a very crucial step. This simple action 
can provide a significant defense against freezing 
temperatures.
Equally important is maintaining a consistent 
temperature in your home. Resist the urge to 
lower your thermostat at night; a slightly higher 
heating bill is a small price to pay compared to 
the cost of dealing with burst pipes. You can also 
open any cabinet doors that back up to an 
exterior wall to allow warm air to circulate 
around your plumbing. 
 
As experienced plumbers in DC we know 
that the pipes can still freeze. Call DJ’s 
Plumbing & Electrical Services at (202) 
505-4675. Our plumbers in DC can help 
assess and fix the problem for you. We 
also offer a wide variety of plumbing 
services, so if your system is in need of 
plumbing repair, we can take care of that 
too!
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CONTACT US 
• Address: Washington DC
• Phone: (771) 220-6721
• Email: 
[email protected]
• Website: 
www.djsplumbingandelectrical.com
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