The extreme cold is causing water pipes to freeze and burst in some Chicago-area homes, causing massive headaches for owners and for tenants alike.
•The extreme cold is causing water pipes to freeze and burst in some Chicago-area homes, causing massive headaches for residents and contractors alike.
Though the worst of the cold is now over, with temperatures falling to 10 degrees below zero in some locations overnight Thursday into Friday, readings won't get above the freezing mark until at least Wednesday, leading to serious damage to some homes.Cohn blames a lack of insulation around water pipes for many of the issues experienced by residents, which can cause the pipes to freeze and then to burst.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
"Luckily, this family was sleeping here so they heard it pop and were able to shut down the water right away," Cohn said about a home he was repairing. Shutting off water flow quickly is key to minimizing damage, according to Cohn, and he recommends everyone knows how to shut off the water line coming into their homes.
"Let the whole family know where the shut off valve is for the home. In my 20 years, it will create a lot less damage if you do that," said Cohn.
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