Bursting water pipes happen all year long.

Like many people, you’ve heard of water pipes that burst open, flooding homes and basements. But, if you’re like most people, you think of bursting pipes as a problem for colder climates where pipes and water freeze in winter temperatures. But you found to your dismay that pipes also burst in Florida’s hot summer when you got back from a bike ride in the Withlacoochee State Forest to discover one of your water pipes had burst while you were away.

Yes, it is true, water pipes burst in the hot summer as well as in the freezing temperatures of winter. 

“If the pipe experiences a very hot temperature for a long time and suddenly, … rainfall happens, then the pipe will burst in no time. This happens especially when the pipes are not well maintained and in a poor condition. They cannot withstand the hot temperature and rain,” medium.com explains. “In summer, we use more water. The increasing demand for water puts pressure on the pipe. When the pipes are old and rusting, they cannot withstand the heavy pressure and ultimately, it leads to leak in the pipeline.”

Clogs can also cause pipes to leak, crack, break, or burst because of the pressure buildup.

The good news is that you can help prevent a broken water pipe by maintaining your plumbing.

“All your water pipes come with a lifetime,” according to medium.com. “Also, they need some specific care and maintenance. You can hire a plumber to check your pipes regularly. If you find that the condition is poor, you can consider replacing it before the summer and winter. If you prolong replacing them for a long time, it might cause leaking. Leaking pipes can damage the foundation and can cause many other issues. So, you will have to replace your pipes whenever required to avoid such a condition.”

Your best move as a homeowner is to find a reliable plumber you can trust, like the experienced plumbing pros at Billy the Sunshine Plumber.

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