How Long Can a Frozen Pipe Go Before It Bursts?

Frozen pipes can develop dangerous pressure as ice expands and restricts water flow.

A frozen pipe can remain intact for hours or even longer, but there isn’t a reliable countdown to when it will burst. The risk depends on how quickly the water freezes, how much pressure builds inside the pipe, the pipe’s material and condition, and how long freezing temperatures continue. A frozen pipe burst can happen while the […]