Repairing Frozen Pipes in San Jose, CA


Trusted Frozen Pipe Services

Frozen pipes can cause disaster in your home or business. As water freezes and expands, the pressure placed on the metal or plastic pipes often causes the pipes to burst. The most common areas for frozen pipes are exterior walls and areas with exposed pipes. Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter offers frozen pipe repair services in Sacramento, CA, and the surrounding South Bay. Since 1994, we’ve provided high-quality plumbing services around the South Bay Area. Contact us today for frozen pipe services.


What Causes Frozen Pipes?

Frozen pipes are caused when water freezes inside the pipe and starts to expand. When the water turns to expanded ice, it has nowhere to go. The pipe bursts, and the water thaws and leaks everywhere.

Frozen Outdoor Faucet


Signs of Frozen Pipes

You may notice subtle signs of frozen pipes before they burst. The most common signs of frozen pipes include:

  • Strange Sounds – Ice may travel through your water pipes if you hear gurgling or banging sounds.
  • Limited Water – Water may slowly dribble out of your faucet when the pipes start to freeze.
  • Bulging Pipes – You may notice visible bulging pipes.
  • Cracks – A pipe is often freezing when it starts producing tiny surface cracks.
  • Odors – You may notice a sewage smell coming from your faucets when they freeze.

Frozen Pipe Prevention

The best way to prevent frozen pipes is to provide insulation. Your outside pipes need weather-proof insulation that ensures they will not wear out over time when exposed to harsh weather elements. The other ways to prevent frozen pipes include:

  • Add insulation to attics and areas with exposed pipes.
  • Drain water from water sprinkler supply lines.
  • Open cabinet doors for boosted circulation of warm air.
  • Let the water drip from the faucets of exposed pipes during freezing weather.

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

Contact our team of professionals to help you thaw frozen pipes without causing more damage. The best ways to attempt thawing frozen pipes until we get there include:

  • Keep your faucet open to allow the water to help melt the ice and flow through the frozen area.
  • Wrap an electric heating pad around the pipe, place a space heater in the room, or use a hair dryer to help thaw the pipes.
  • Check all faucets around the home to locate any additional frozen pipes.
  • Never use open flame products to thaw your frozen pipes or leave heat sources unattended.

Why Choose Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter

The Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter team is here for all your plumbing and gas needs. Our experienced plumbing technicians offer emergency services to help save your property from disaster. We understand leaks and floods are serious matters. A 100% satisfaction guarantee backs our work. We’re proud to have a spot in the Angi’s List Hall of Fame, a Superior rating at the Better Business Bureau, and voted Best of the Bay. We are always here for you.


Contact Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter

If you need help with frozen pipes, we are on the way. Frozen pipes may thaw themselves, but any water caught between the faucet and ice will elevate the pressure within the pipe. We offer regular plumbing maintenance to ensure your pipes are ready for inclement weather. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or for emergency plumbing services.