How Do You Prevent Pipes From Freezing And Bursting?
According to an article from aboutproperty.co.uk, burst water pipes have accounted for £15 million worth of home insurance claims across the UK. Caused by a plummet in temperatures the likes of which haven’t been felt for decades, freezing pipes have meant a 50 per cent increase in claims in January so far. So what are the best thawing and, more importantly, prevention measures for frozen pipes? Firstly, if it’s too late for prevention and your pipes are already frozen, there are some simple but effective thawing methods one should always bear in mind. If you can, first turn on the nearest tap and then wrap the pipe securely in a towel. Then, pour boiling water over the towel until water begins to run from the tap. Alternatively, and if it is safe to do so, you can place a lamp close or a small heater (again, after turning on the tap beforehand) next to the pipe. When it comes to prevention however, the first thing to be aware of is where your stopcock is, amazingly, one in three UK ho
