start by turning off the incoming water. If the valve has a wheel-style handle, turn the valve clockwise until it stops; for a lever-style handle, move it perpendicular to the pipe. Once the valve ...

Severn Trent Water has issued an update on when water should return to homes in Bridgnorth after a burst pipe saw them lose supplies yesterday (Monday, January 27). Some properties in Bridgnorth ...

Or, you can always call a plumber. If a frozen pipe breaks, customers should first shut off the water main valve, then contact a plumber. It’s a good idea to find out where it’s located before ...

Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...

Do not wait until a water pipe is broken to find the shut-off valve While the Water and Sewer Services Department is responding to your emergency call, you will be able to minimize your damage by ...

Residents left with little or no water after a pipe burst and road collapsed have accused Thames Water of ignoring problems in the area for months. Water supplies have now been returned to ...

Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break. Add insulation to attics ...

DENVER — A powerful Arctic cold front will arrive in Colorado on Friday, keeping the state very cold until next Wednesday. The temperature could be below freezing for at least 91 consecutive ...

After realizing that pipes have frozen, people are advised to locate their exterior water shutoff valve and flip the switch to "off," said Mike Saia, a spokesperson with the Charleston Water System.

No water or low water pressure: This is the most obvious sign. If you turn on a faucet and no water comes out, or only a trickle, it could indicate a frozen pipe. Discolored water: If you do get ...

Single-digit temperatures and colder wind chills are bursting pipes and water mains.With cold temperatures sticking around, water works crews and plumbers have their work cut out for them.

Halifax Water supplied this illustration to show where the water shut-off valve can be found ... especially older homes in the Halifax region, and pipes burst," explained Jeff Myrick, the senior ...