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Rowhouse basements and the narrow passages between attached homes can leave pipes exposed to cold air. When one of those pipes splits, water can soak a basement or reach a neighbor’s wall fast. JPR Plumbing helps Sunnyside homeowners stop the water and repair burst pipes. Call (833) 603-1840.
A pipe bursts when the pressure inside is more than the pipe can hold. The most common cause in winter is freezing: water expands as it turns to ice, pressure builds, and the pipe cracks. Old, corroded pipe and worn fittings can also give way, even in warm weather.
A frozen pipe often doesn’t leak until it thaws, so you may not see water until hours after the coldest part of the night. When a pipe bursts, the first step is to shut off the water. A plumber can then find the break, check nearby pipe for damage, and replace what failed. Learn more about our New York plumbing services on our homepage.
Here are signs of a frozen or burst pipe, why pipes fail in Sunnyside homes, and how a plumber handles the repair.
What to know
The damaged pipe is cut out and replaced, then tested before full water service returns.
Pooling water near basement pipes is often the first sign of a split supply line.
Low flow during freezing weather can mean ice is forming inside a pipe.
Spreading stains or dripping can point to a burst pipe inside a wall or floor.
Lines that run along exterior walls, under windows, or near basement doors are most exposed to cold.
Basements, crawl spaces, and side passages can get cold enough for pipes to freeze.
Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside and can fail under normal pressure.
A plumber can help close the right valve and drain the line so no more water escapes.
Freezing can damage more than one spot, so the whole run of pipe is checked.
Turn off the main water valve if you can reach it safely, then call (833) 603-1840.
Sunnyside considerations
Sunnyside’s attached houses and older apartment buildings face specific risks in cold weather.
The National Weather Service’s New York extreme cold guide suggests insulating basements and crawl spaces, wrapping exposed pipes, letting faucets drip during cold outbreaks, and keeping the thermostat at 55°F or higher when you’re away.
In attached homes, a pipe that bursts inside a shared wall can damage both houses. Telling your neighbor quickly can limit the damage.
Outdoor Faucets. Hose connections left on through winter can freeze and split the pipe just inside the wall.
Never use an open flame to thaw a pipe. If water is coming through a ceiling near lights or outlets, stay away from the area.
Burst pipe repairs can be simple or more involved, depending on where the break is. Common factors include:
Once the break is found and nearby pipe is checked, a plumber can explain the repair and what it involves.
A burst pipe can leave hidden water behind. You can also view all of our plumbing services in Sunnyside. Related services include:
We serve homeowners across Sunnyside, including Sunnyside Gardens and the blocks around Queens Boulevard, Skillman Avenue, and Greenpoint Avenue, as well as nearby parts of western Queens. Contact us to confirm availability at your address.
Questions
Shut off the main water valve, move belongings away from the water, and stay clear of wet areas near electricity. Then call a plumber.
Watch for faucets that slow to a trickle during freezing weather, frost on exposed pipes, or cold spots on walls where pipes run.
The National Weather Service suggests insulating exposed pipes, opening cabinet doors so warm air reaches plumbing, and letting faucets drip during very cold nights.
Never use an open flame. A frozen pipe may already be cracked, so it’s safest to have a plumber check it before water is fully restored.
Yes. In attached homes, water from a pipe in a shared wall or basement can reach the house next door.
If the faucet wasn’t shut off and drained before winter, water inside the pipe can freeze and split it inside the wall.
Only if the break is inside a wall or ceiling. Many basement pipes can be reached without opening finished surfaces.
Helpful plumbing articles: These guides answer two common questions: How can you tell if a water pipe has burst? and What should you do after discovering a burst pipe?
Call (833) 603-1840, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., or request service online. Let us know where the pipe burst and whether the water is off.
