Extreme cold weather such as what is in the forecast for Southeast Michigan in the coming days can lead to damage in home plumbing systems. But experts say there are ways to prevent frozen or burst water pipes.
“Cold temps = frozen pipe season,” the City of Royal Oak, Michigan, said on social media. “When temperatures dip close to zero, City Hall tends to get a flurry of calls about frozen pipes.”
AAA – The Auto Club Group explains that when water freezes, the ice expands. The resulting higher pressure “can rupture pipes behind walls, under sinks, or in attics and crawl spaces.”…