6 days ago · Should you be concerned about frozen pipes this winter? Here's what temperatures cause pipes to freeze and what you can do to prevent it.

Ice is water that is frozen into a solid state, typically forming at or below temperatures of 0 ° C, 32 ° F, or 273.15 K. It occurs naturally on Earth, on other planets, in Oort cloud objects, and as interstellar ice.

Dec 4, 2025 · You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on the faucet and only a trickle of water comes out. Here's what to do next.

Dec 8, 2025 · Once the water is turned off, open the faucet attached to the frozen pipe, as well as any nearby faucets. That way, as the ice thaws, the water can drip out of the faucet, helping relieve …

06 Dec 2025 Every winter, frozen pipes catch municipal buildings, commercial facilities, and farms off guard. Whether it's a hog confinement line that froze overnight or an apartment building where water …

Oct 12, 2025 · Consumer Reports delivers money-saving advice to avoid frozen pipes at home and to deal with the aftermath if your pipes freeze during a cold snap.

Jan 22, 2025 · The main break sent water bubbling up, and the water quickly froze over to create sheets of ice. As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, crews were still digging to find and fix the break.

Feb 14, 2025 · Drone video shot on Friday shows a large water main break inundating a snow-laden neighborhood in Skokie, Illinois, amid freezing temperatures.

Jan 22, 2025 · An eight-inch water main broke at Western Avenue and Jackson Boulevard in Chicago’s Near West Side neighborhood. The break spilled water into the street, which froze due to frigid...

Dec 7, 2025 · A complete guide to diagnosing frozen plumbing, safely thawing ice plugs, inspecting for leaks, and preventing future bursts.