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You turn the faucet and nothing happens. It’s 15 degrees outside and your pipes are frozen solid. The longer you wait, the higher the chance they’ll burst and dump hundreds of gallons into your home.
We get your water flowing again fast. Our specialized thawing equipment safely melts the ice without damaging your pipes. No torches, no risky DIY methods that make things worse.
Most frozen pipe repairs in Summit take just a few hours. You’ll have hot showers tonight instead of dealing with insurance claims and water damage cleanup for weeks.
Go-Rooter Emergency Plumbers has been fixing frozen pipes in Summit since 2001. We’re the family-owned company that shows up when other plumbers won’t answer their phones.
Summit’s older homes and harsh Cook County winters create perfect conditions for frozen pipes. We’ve thawed thousands of them. We know which pipes freeze first in your neighborhood and exactly how to fix them without flooding your basement.
Licensed, bonded, and insured. One-year warranty on all work. No surprises on the bill, even at 3 AM on Christmas morning.
First, we shut off your main water supply to prevent flooding if there’s already damage. Then we locate exactly where the freeze occurred using professional detection equipment.
We use targeted heat sources and specialized thawing equipment to safely melt the ice. No open flames or dangerous methods that could burst your pipes or start fires. The process is slow and controlled to protect your plumbing system.
Once water flows freely, we test the entire system for leaks or damage. If we find weak spots that could fail later, we’ll tell you exactly what needs attention. Most jobs are complete within a few hours, and your water pressure returns to normal immediately.
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Every frozen pipe repair includes a full system inspection to prevent future problems. We check your insulation, identify vulnerable pipes, and recommend winterization improvements specific to Summit’s climate.
Summit homes built before 1930 often have pipes running through unheated areas or along exterior walls. These are the first to freeze when temperatures drop. We’ll show you exactly which pipes need protection and the most cost-effective ways to protect them.
We also install pipe insulation, heat tape, and other preventive measures. Many Summit homeowners save hundreds on future emergency calls by spending a little on prevention now. Smart move when winter lasts five months here.
We typically arrive within 30-60 minutes of your call, even during Summit’s worst winter storms. Our trucks are fully stocked with professional thawing equipment, so we can start working immediately.
Most frozen pipe situations are resolved within 2-4 hours, depending on how many pipes are affected and where they’re located. Basement pipes usually thaw faster than those in crawl spaces or exterior walls.
The key is calling us as soon as you notice the problem. The longer pipes stay frozen, the more likely they are to burst. We’ve thawed pipes at -20°F with -45°F wind chills. Weather doesn’t stop us from getting to you fast.
Summit’s location in Cook County means we get hit with Arctic air masses that can keep temperatures below freezing for weeks. Many Summit homes were built between 1910-1930 when insulation standards were much different.
Pipes running through unheated basements, crawl spaces, or along north-facing exterior walls are most vulnerable. When your furnace struggles to keep up or breaks down overnight, these exposed pipes freeze first.
The Des Plaines River floodplain location also means higher humidity, which can make pipes feel even colder. Add in Summit’s older housing stock with less insulation, and you’ve got perfect conditions for frozen pipes every winter.
Emergency frozen pipe thawing typically costs $200-400 for most Summit homes, depending on how many pipes are affected and accessibility. We give you the exact price upfront before starting any work.
If pipes have already burst, repair costs vary based on damage extent and location. A simple pipe section replacement might add $150-300. Major flooding with drywall damage obviously costs more, but that’s usually covered by insurance.
The real savings comes from calling us before pipes burst. A $300 emergency thawing service beats a $15,000 water damage insurance claim every time. We’ve seen too many Summit homeowners learn this the expensive way.
Absolutely. After thawing your pipes, we identify exactly why they froze and create a prevention plan specific to your Summit home’s layout and age.
Common solutions include adding insulation around vulnerable pipes, installing heat tape on exterior wall pipes, and sealing air leaks that let cold air reach your plumbing. For Summit’s older homes, we often recommend leaving cabinet doors open during cold snaps to let warm air circulate.
We also check your home’s heating system performance. Many frozen pipe calls happen because furnaces can’t keep up with Summit’s brutal cold snaps. Small improvements now prevent big problems later.
Turn off your main water supply immediately to prevent flooding if pipes have already burst. Don’t try thawing pipes yourself with torches, space heaters, or hair dryers. These methods cause more burst pipes than they prevent.
Leave faucets open to relieve pressure as ice melts. Stay away from electrical outlets if you see any standing water. Then call us right away for professional thawing.
Never ignore frozen pipes hoping they’ll thaw on their own. Summit’s winter cold snaps can last for days. The longer pipes stay frozen, the more pressure builds up inside them. Eventually, something gives way, and you’re dealing with flooding instead of just frozen pipes.
Yes, we’re available 24/7 throughout Summit’s entire winter season. Real plumbers answer our phones at 2 AM on New Year’s Day. No answering services or callbacks tomorrow morning.
Our emergency trucks stay stocked with thawing equipment all winter long. We know frozen pipes don’t wait for convenient business hours, especially during Summit’s coldest months from December through February.
We’ve been serving Summit families since 2001, through every polar vortex and ice storm Cook County has thrown at us. When your neighbors’ pipes freeze at midnight on the coldest night of the year, we’re the company that actually shows up and gets the job done right.
