Important Cold Weather Tips for Pipes from the City of Statesville

As the cold temperatures continue, it's crucial to take measures to protect your home's pipes from freezing. Pipes at the greatest risk are those located in unheated interior spaces, such as basements, attics, and garages. However, even pipes running through cabinets or exterior walls can freeze.

How to Protect Your Pipes from Freezing

Here are some essential tips to help safeguard your pipes during the cold spell:

1. Consider insulating pipes to provide an extra layer of protection.
2. Keep your garage doors closed, particularly if there are water supply lines in the garage.
3. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing, especially if your sinks are located on exterior walls.
4. In the event of below-freezing temperatures, allow a small amount of cold water to drip from the faucet, especially for pipes along exterior walls.
5. If additional heat is needed, you can use a space heater in a room where pipes might be at risk. However, please avoid using space heaters in bathrooms. If necessary, ensure they are plugged into an outlet with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and do not use extension cords.

What to Do if You Have a Frozen Pipe

In the unfortunate event of a pipe burst in your home, take immediate action:

• Call a professional plumber as soon as possible to assess and repair the damage.

Plumbers to call in Statesville: 

• Hall Plumbing 704-878-0039
• JP Plumbing 704-872-5486
• Parlier Plumbing 704-872-2421
• Fausnight Plumbing 704-902-1103
• John "O" 704 -873- 0650
• Action Plumbing 704-872-4747
• Drain Doctor 704-872- 0898

NOTE: We recommend that you always get three prices/quotes.

What to Do if You Have a Pipe Burst

In the unfortunate event of a pipe burst in your home, take immediate action:

• Call a professional plumber as soon as possible to assess and repair the damage. We will provide a list of recommended plumbers on our website later today.
• If you notice a water leak in the street or at the meter box, please report it promptly:
• During regular hours (between 7:00 am & 3:30 pm), call the Water Maintenance Division at 704-878-3417.
• After 3:30 pm, call the non-emergency line to the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3406.