Water pipes outside the house can burst due to freezing and thawing due to temperature changes. It is recommended to wrap outdoor water pipes and water meter facilities with insulation materials, and water supply facilities in the shade should be thickly tied.
If a water pipe bursts, you can take the following steps:
- If you find that one of the water pipes may be frozen, immediately turn off the main tap switch and boiler in the house. It is usually under the kitchen sink, but it can also be found in downstairs bathrooms, kitchen cupboards, garages, cellars and under stairs.
- Then open other taps and empty the system as soon as possible. If you can, collect water in a bucket to flush the toilet and wash your hands. When the water stops flowing, turn off all taps.
- Use a towel to soak up the running water to stop the damage.
- Call a WaterSafe approved plumber, who are qualified to help you fix your water pipes. Visit the official website to find a plumbing company near your home https://www.watersafe.org.uk/
If there is a leak near electrical appliances, do not touch them, go to the fuse box to cut off the power.
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