Freezing pipes is one of the reasons why the pipe burst. When the pipe burst, it can be a reason for real catastrophes as ice melts and water flows freely into your home; that flow can do thousands of dollars in damage. So before this scenario occurs, you must prevent the frozen water line to cause the pipes to burst. From a simple DIY to professional advice, any methods can help as long as the process is not that hard to follow. But it is always safe to let the experts handle the job. What Comprises Pipe Freezing? Pipe freezing comprises the use of a special plumbing kit with freeze heads. It uses a different type of refrigerant to create a small block of ice in the pipe, stopping the flow of water. During significant repairs, a shutoff valve can be installed across the ice plug to prevent the water flow-this usually happens when the restoration lasts beyond the useful life of the ice plug. When the flow of water stops in the pipe, the repair takes place as usual. Us...