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Reasons for Burst Plumbing Pipes and How 1st Choice Plumbing in Southern California Can Help

November 4, 2019

Reasons for Burst Plumbing Pipes and How 1st Choice Plumbing in Southern California Can Help

Among all plumbing problems, burst pipes are one of the most serious. When a pipe bursts, it can release a large amount of pressurized water. Higher water bills, damage of property and possessions, health problems, and pest infestations are some of the potential issues that can occur due to a burst pipe.

You now know what problems can happen as a result of a water pipe burst, but do you know what causes them from the get-go?

Here are reasons why a plumbing pipe might burst:

  • Insecure pipes

Water pipes that aren’t properly secured in place can move every time your water is turned on and off. The back and forth movement of insecure water pipes can slowly but surely weaken your pipe’s joints until water eventually spews out uninvitedly.

  • A serious clog

Even something as “simple” as a toilet clog may be to blame for a burst water pipe. A serious clog or a clog that fails to get addressed in a timely manner can increase the pressure inside your pipes. As a result, a pipe may end up rupturing.

  • Water pressure problems

Failing to ensure that your water pressure is where it needs to be can be catastrophic. High water pressure can certainly cause a burst water pipe. If not a burst pipe, water pressure issues may end up leading to the failure of one of your plumbing fixtures, such as a toilet or faucet.

  • Cold temperatures

Extreme frigid temperatures can cause the water within your pipes to freeze. Because frozen water has more volume than non-frozen water, this causes your water pipes to expand. The more your pipes expand, the more there’s a potential for one of your pipes to eventually burst.

  • Aged pipes

Nothing is forever, not even your water pipes. Slowly over the course of time, your pipes can become corroded due to a pH imbalance of your water supply.

What We Can Do to Help

While there are things you can do to prevent a water pipe from bursting, such as insulating pipes, once a pipe has burst, it’s important to take care of it immediately. Before calling our Southern California team to schedule an emergency appointment, it’s important to turn off your water supply, nearby electronics, and water heating systems. Additionally, it’s a good idea to document any damages that were made due to the water damage for insurance-related purposes.

Once we arrive, we will swiftly work to locate the burst pipe, remove the section of the pipe that’s damaged, deburr the ends of the pipes where the cut was made, and attach a new piece of pipe with the correct fitting. What may seem like a difficult and stressful situation for you is simple fix for our team!

Anytime you have a plumbing pipe burst, call 1st Choice Plumbing, Heating, and Air immediately at 866-437-0205. We promise to arrive within 60 minutes or less!

To help you cut costs on getting your broken pipe repaired, make sure to take advantage of our 15% off coupon for first time customers at the time of your service.