❄️ Water Pipes in Winter – Stay Safe!
Cold weather can freeze water pipes, which may cause them to burst.
This can damage your home or business.
🧊 How to Stop Pipes Freezing
- Know where your stop tap is and check it works
- Wrap pipes with felt or foam to keep them warm
- Cover outside pipes with waterproof material
- Insulate your cold water tank
- Leave your heating on low overnight or when away
If you’re going away for a while:
- Turn off the water supply
- Turn off outside taps and exposed pipes
🔧 If Pipes Freeze
- Turn off the stop tap
- Use gentle heat (like a warm towel or hairdryer) to defrost
- Start near where the pipe enters the house
💦 If a Pipe Bursts
- Turn off the stop tap
- Leave a tap open to let water out
- Call a qualified plumber
👉 You can find approved plumbers on the Affinity Water website
👉 How to video guides
📞 Useful Contacts
- Affinity Water How-To Guides: Visit here
- Find an Approved Plumber: Visit here
- Gas Emergencies: 0800 111 999 (24 hours)
- NHS: Dial 111
