Plumbing Firm Provides Burst Pipes Prevention Tips

A firm of Manassas plumbers has provided some vital tips to help people prevent burst pipes effectively.

London, United Kingdom (prHWY.com) March 25, 2013 - Frozen pipes present a huge risk for many households in Manassas. Plumbers are regularly called out to deal with pipes that have burst due to freezing, and the damage can often be severe.

Now, a firm of Manassas plumbers has provided a number of simple but effective tips to help people to prevent burst pipes in their homes. By preventing pipes from freezing, home owners can reduce the risk of burst pipes and save themselves a lot of money and hassle. The tips include the following:

- Home owners should keep the heating on a low heat throughout the night to prevent water from freezing.

- If they go away on holiday, they should keep the heating on a low heat and arrange for a friend or neighbor to check the property regularly.

- Home owners should consider fitting insulation around the pipes and in the loft to reduce the likelihood of the pipes freezing.

- If a pipe freezes, they should react quickly by turning off the water supply and gently heating the affected pipe using a hot water bottle to thaw it slowly.

HMS Plumbing, the firm of Manassas plumbers that is providing the tips, also suggests that home owners should call a plumber as soon as they are aware of a burst pipe so that they can get it fixed before any serious damage can be caused.

For more information on plumbing, visit the HMS Plumbing website at http://www.hmsplumbing.com, or call them on 703-583-8205.

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