When the flow of water is turned off very quickly, a small shockwave is created inside the pipe, which can cause the pipe to shake, and often bang on the wall studs or floor joists.

A major concern during freezing weather is pipes bursting. If you have a busted pipe, the first thing you need to do is shut off the water to your house and drain the pipes.

Cleveland Water in a Friday news release urged customers to protect their water pipes from freezing and possibly bursting, leading to “significant damage and costly repairs.” ...

Here’s what you need to know about frozen toilets and pipes, plus tips on thawing them out enough to get things flowing again.

Frozen pipes shut off water for entire apartment complex Neighbors at the Georgetown apartments in New Orleans east are waking up to water issues after suffering frozen pipes.

It is also a good idea to show everyone in the household where they can find the house’s main water shut-off valve, and then teach them how to use it if you have a plumbing emergency. If you do ...

By Tuesday morning, the valve had been shut and the water turned off, a major step in what PVWC executive director Jim Mueller called “the recovery” of the water system.

Neighbors at the Georgetown apartments in New Orleans east are waking up to water issues after suffering frozen pipes. The Georgetown apartments are located close to Morrison Rd. Sign up for our ...