As subzero temperatures grip Central Ohio, residents are grappling with frozen and burst pipes. Many homeowners, like those in Delaware, are taking matters into
their own hands to prevent further damage.
Robert Bruce, lead technician at Apex Plumbing, said that pipes on external walls are particularly vulnerable to freezing if not well insulated.For those dealing with frozen pipes, Bruce recommended using a hair dryer instead of a professional heat gun. "You probably don't have the touch that most plumbers have from using it all the time. You run the risk of melting a pipe. But a hair blower throws out enough to where it can get you back up in business," he said.
In the event of a burst pipe, Bruce emphasized the importance of knowing the location of the shutoff valve to prevent extensive water damage. "Customer not knowing where the shutoff valve to the home is and panicking. So by the time we got there, water had been running for hours," he said."The best thing is to keep water moving. So basically, if you just get a tiny drip, you don't want to really have a lot of wasted water. But a tiny drip, you got to find that sweet spot," he said.
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