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Frozen Pipe Prevention and Repair in Indianapolis, Indiana
Helping you Avoid a Plumbing Nightmare With Frozen Pipe Repairs
Frozen pipes are more than just a nuisance. They can turn into a really big problem fast. Extreme cold temperatures and wind gusts from the Central Indiana winters can freeze water inside your pipes, causing blockages and expansions. This can lead to leaks and bursts. It doesn’t matter what material your pipes are made of either. Plastic, copper, and steel are all susceptible to potentially damaging freezes and can lead to massive leaks and property damage.
The trusted plumbing experts at Armor Air can provide you with the frozen pipe prevention and repair solutions you need to avoid a plumbing nightmare while keeping the water flowing through your pipes all winter long. Call today if you suspect that your pipes are damaged from freezing.
How to Tell a Pipe is Frozen
The best way to stop a frozen pipe from becoming a bigger issue in your home is to know the signs. Here are a few things to look out for:
Limited Water
If the water is coming out slower and with less pressure than it normally does from your faucet, shower head, or toilets, you might have a frozen pipe.
Frost or Bulging
If your pipes are visible and they have a layer of frost on them or appear to be bulging, these are other good indicators that you have a frozen pipe issue.
Gurgling Sounds
Gurgling is a sign of a blockage of some kind. A frozen pipe can prevent air and water from freely flowing through the pipe resulting in trapped air or gas bubbles.
Strange Odors
If there are strange smells coming from your drains, it could mean that a frozen pipe or other blockage is backing up the transportation of sewage from your home.
Condensation
Condensation is a sign that the air outside the pipe is warmer and more humid than the water inside the pipe. This isn’t that big of an issue in the short term but can cause damage to the pipe or anything below the pipe in the long term.
Cracks
Cracks in a pipe are an indicator that the pipe may have been frozen already. Even if it doesn’t appear to be leaking, you should still have an experienced plumber take a look at it.
How to Fix a Frozen Pipe Issue
If you are currently dealing with frozen pipes in your home, it is strongly recommended that you call a plumbing expert to make sure the pipe doesn’t burst. While you wait for a plumber to arrive, attempt to thaw the pipe out yourself. Here are a few tips to follow.
Keep the Faucet Running
When you warm up the frozen part of the pipe you will create both water and steam. Water will need someplace to go or it will continue to build up pressure inside the pipe. Running water will also help speed up the thawing process.
Apply Heat to the Frozen Portion of the Pipe
You can either wrap an electronic heating pad around the area or use a hair dryer. Do not leave the heating pad unattended since it is a fire hazard. If you do not have a heating pad or a hair dryer, you can wrap the area in a towel soaked in hot water. Do not use an open flame device.
Look for Other Frozen Pipes
Once you have successfully and safely thawed out the frozen pipe, make sure to check for other frozen pipes around the house. Turn on other faucets to see if they have any significant blockages.
Immediately Address Frozen Pipes Inside Exterior Walls
If the pipe is behind an exterior wall, you should take immediate action, and call a professional plumber or contractor. Repairs may involve cutting a hole in the wall to expose the pipe to warmer air.
What to do if a Frozen Pipe Bursts
If the worst should happen and a pipe bursts after being frozen, the first thing you should do is shut off the main water supply to limit the potential damage. The next step is to call a professional plumber to fix the broken pipe and try to identify any other areas of concern.
To minimize the spread of mold and mildew, we recommend getting as much of the standing water out as possible, and then drying up the rest with mopes, sponges, and towels. Running a dehumidifier and a fan will also help dry out the flooded area before mold, mildew, or other microorganisms take hold.
If the mess is too big to clean up and there’s significant structural damage, call your insurance agent. Most homeowners’ policies cover burst pipes and water damage.
How to Prevent a Pipe From Freezing
If your pipes have a history of freezing when the temperatures outside dip, here are a few tips to follow to prevent history from repeating itself:
- Drain your exterior water lines to prevent pressure from building up
- Keep your faucets open and trickling when the temps dive below freezing
- Insulate the pipes most susceptible to freezing; pipes that run through exterior walls or in basement and crawl spaces
- Use a space heater to keep pipes in uninsulated rooms warm
Frozen Pipe Prevention and Repair in Indianapolis, Indiana
Having a pipe freeze during an extreme cold snap is a problem that can escalate quickly. Losing access to your water source for any amount of time is incredibly stressful. Major property damage from a burst pipe and potential flooding are nerve-wracking as well. Armor Air’s experienced plumbers have been helping put the minds of Hoosier homeowners at ease, and are ready to solve any of your plumbing or frozen pipe issues with quality craftsmanship and unmatched customer service. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
Testimonials
What our clients say
G Velikan
Austin did a fantastic, thorough job. Went above and beyond with his explaining and completing the work. Highly recommend!
Kelli Bryant
Love working with Armor Air. Did an update to the thermostat app and it quit working. New HVAC system is functioning fine, there is something wrong with the app itself. Tech Robert Reynolds was here and was super helpful. Still waiting on resolution.
Torey Lyons
Incredible response time, quick and thorough service, professional technical service, and the best prices there are. I will be using Armor Air for all of my HVAC needs in the future. I am very grateful to have found them!
candace Ralph
Shout out to Armor Air! It started with a small service call and turned into service manager Eric Lo helping to serve a local school lunch at our under staffed kitchen. We appreciate your help and can’t wait for our next business adventure! Thanks again guys!
Jack Woodlock
Great young man. Very knowledgeable. I have recommended Armor Air to all my friends.
Annette Morical
Absolutely wonderful service! Robert Reynolds was kind, helpful and caring. Quick impeccable work. I so appreciate it. Thank you so very much.!
Ashleigh Morgan
Great local company that stands by their commitment to their customers, every time. I've been a customer for 4 years (and had a range of work performed by them) and will remain one, because these folks back up the work they do.
Edited Aug 2025 to add - Still a customer and wanted to specifically shout out Ryan, who recently did a plumbing inspection and repair for me. He was down-to-earth and honest for both visits, answering questions and explaining things, and I wholeheartedly appreciate dealing with a service technician that keeps it forthright and candid.
Daniel Nold
Armor Air installed and replaced the water softener, RO system, and removed and installed 2 bidet toilets. It did take 2 days to complete, but it was worth every penny. They took all the packing, cardboard, and cleaned up all 3 areas. I strongly recommend Armor Air for all plumbing and HVAC needs.
Scott Griffin
Richard was very professional in his work installing a whole home dehumidifier and provided a clear understanding of the work being completed. I would absolutely recommend for HVAC services.
Mark Fraser
I needed an ac unit replaced as my previous one was failing to keep up with the heat and the unit needed replaced. The team at Armor Air was able to come out and evaluate the system within 24 hours and the next day I had a new ac unit at a reasonable price for the unit I requested. Some key things to note about working with Armor Air. 1. They offer a range of pricing options for brands and quality tiers of ac units and their sales representatives are knowledgeable and able to have candid discussions on what is appropriate for the property tailored to your preference. If you are looking for a budget, mid tier, or high end system, they gave reasonable quotes and did not try and upsell me. I requested a specific brand and they accommodated, and they even took into consideration coolant changes that can happen in the industry did their diligence to make sure my coolant could easily be refilled in the future (to the best of their ability). 2. They stand behind their work and if there is an issue with install or function of the unit or the system they respond promptly and act quickly to make it right. 3. Everyone I interacted with at the company was pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. 4. They left zero mess, contained any construction dust, etc, and the areas they worked in were actually a little cleaner after they had finished working than it was before they started. 5. They do their best to accommodate any needs you may have. In our case we brought home a newborn and our unit failed the day we got home from the hospital, and they prioritized our install given our situation.
In addition, I was so happy with my initial experience of the ac unit installation that I rehired them to expand some return ducting for better airflow in a section of my house that had chronically been hard to control the temperature. Again, prompt service and good job with installation.
I want to reiterate they have fantastic follow-through and customer service. If there are any issues during or after the work they perform for you, then they will make things right.
It is refreshing to find a company that is offering reasonable prices and amazing customer service, and I would highly recommend armor air for any work you need from my experience with them. 5 stars! Thank you to the entire team!
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