Open a Faucet

3/2/2021 (Permalink)

Opening a faucet after you shut off the water main will relieve any remaining water pressure in the pipes.

Call a plumber

Unless you feel comfortable trying to repair a broken pipe on your own, you're probably going to need a plumber at some point. You can, however, do several things before calling the plumber that will help reduce the impact of a broken pipe.

Start getting rid of the water

Grab the mop, buckets and a shop vacuum to start to get rid of the water because you certainly don't want it soaking into everything else in the house. Plus, a quick clean-up will reduce the chances of something getting moldy. Find out how to prevent pipes from freezing so you don't have to worry about a burst pipe.

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