A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can do to slow the impact ...

Signs of a Leaking Drain Valve. Water on the floor at the water heater’s base is a sure sign of a leak. The water might be ...

A main water shut-off valve is the valve that controls the flow of water to your home. It’s typically located near the meter, but it can be anywhere in your home where there’s a pipe coming ...

Air can enter water pipelines in several ways, often from dissolved air coming out of solution due to pressure fluctuations, ...

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.

This valve allows water or steam to escape from the water heater if the temperature or pressure gets too high. ... It doesn't matter if it's connected to a hot or cold water pipe, ...

Running water through the pipe—even at a trickle—helps prevent pipes from freezing. Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature during the day and at night.

Keep warming the pipe until there’s full water pressure and check all other faucets for possible frozen pipes. If you can’t thaw the pipe, call a plumber. What to do if your pipes burst ...

You can look at the pipe coming from your water meter or the pipe at the shut-off valve, which could be in a crawl space, basement, or closet. There are three kinds of pipe, lead, copper, and ...

Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break. Seal leaks that allow cold air inside, especially near pipes.