burst pipes
Winter plumbing disaster
Burst pipes are water pipes that have cracked or ruptured, typically from freezing temperatures that cause the water inside to expand.
The resulting leak can cause significant property damage: We came home to burst pipes and a flooded basement.
Preventing burst pipes is a winter concern in cold climates—homeowners insulate pipes or let faucets drip during freezes.
- renters insurancePolicy covering lessee's possessions
- winterizationPreparing for cold months
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- pipe fittingPlumbing connector piece
property damage · water pressure · freeze · cold snap · material fatigue · thermal expansion · pipe welding · peril · insurance claims · water damage · drainage systems · coverage limits · plumber · heating · deductible · water bill · gushing · caulking
- plumbing problemsleak, leaks, clog, clogs, frozen pipe
- Water damage causesflooding, roof leaks, storms, hurricanes, heavy rain
- winter hazardsavalanche, black ice, blizzard, frostbite, hypothermia
- cold damagefrostbite, hypothermia, ice dam, frost heave, chilblains
- Frozen Pipesthawing, frost protection, winterization, frost prevention, heat tape
- Water Utilitieswater mains, water meters, water bills, water pressure, water rates