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  Frozen pipes are some common and unwanted problems landlords often have to deal with. It is not unusual to be called in the middle of winter and informed by your tenant that the water supply in the rental property has been cut off due to a frozen pipe. This can happen for a few reasons like pipes freezing because there is a rapid drop in outside temperature. But this alone will not cause the pipes to freeze unless the building’s insulation is damaged or inadequate and the inside temperature is set too low. Usually, pipes freeze because your tenants failed to take the right actions to prevent them. For instance, a tenant who is going away temporarily may turn off the heat inside their apartment. Tenants may also fail to leave faucets dripping to keep water flowing through the pipes. Most of the time, the frozen pipes are located on the outside of the building or inside the exterior-facing walls of the house. They may also be pipes that are close to openings in the walls of the bui...

The frigid Winter cold in Illinois can cause serious damage to a lot of homes each year. While most people consider these Winter cold damages unavoidable, there are still many of ways to prevent them. If you don’t act in time, cold temperature damages can cost you a lot of money in terms of your home insurance premiums and higher electric bills. A majority of these higher Winter costs could be avoided by planing in advance and taking preventive measures in terms of winter proofing your home. You do NOT want to lose your heating in the cold Winter months, so it is always to plan ahead. We recommend starting to prepare your home before the temperature drops below 50 degrees, usually around mid-fall give or take. Walls and Exterior of your Home One of the most important precautions you have to make is to make sure that the water from the rain or melting snow doesn’t reach the outside exterior structure itself by leaking through the exterior walls. Check around your home thoroughly for any...

One of the first signs of a frozen pipe inside of your home is turning on a plumbing fixture and experiencing little to no water flow. If you experience a “no water flow” situation, the first thing you want to do is turn off the main water valve to your property. It is important that you do not attempt to thaw out any pipes that you feel may be frozen with an open flame such as a torch. It is also dangerous to attempt pipe thawing with a hair dryer or electric heater. If water leaks then you will run the risk of getting electrocuted! The Suburban Plumbing Experts recommend calling a professional to thaw out your frozen pipes. You want to take care of the situation promptly because frozen pipes have a tendency to burst. Water damage from burst pipes can be catastrophic and extremely costly. Our licensed experts have the knowledge and experience that is required to unthaw your frozen pipes in a safe and efficient manner.   Professional Pipe Thawing Pipe thawing can be a very time-c...