Brian Melo Plumbing & Heating

03/20/2026

02/07/2026

Wanted to share again as we have another cold weekend coming up. 🥶❄️

PREVENT FROZEN PIPES

Set home thermostats above 55 degrees during cold weather.

Drip cold water in farthest faucet from your main valve. Moving water keeps pipes from freezing.

Find shut off valves for emergencies.

Insulate pipes in unheated areas.

Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.

Close inside valves that control the water supply.

Open the outside spigots to allow to drain water out.

Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.

When freezing weather is coming, turn off water to outside spigots and drain all water from the line.

THAW FROZEN PIPES

First, check with a neighbor to see if they’re experiencing the same issue. If they have a loss of water too, it may be the result of a main break. But if they have running water, it’s likely your pipes have frozen.

Turn off the water immediately at the main shut off valve.

Open the faucet so that water will flow through the pipe once the area is melted. This will help melt more ice.

Apply heat to or around the pipe using a hair dryer. Keep all sources of heat away from flammable materials and do not use any open flame devices, kerosene heaters, or blow torches. Also, do not use devices that will cause the melted ice to boil, as that can also cause pipes to break.

Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn water back on and check all joints for leaks and other areas for cracks that may have occurred as a result of the freeze.

Check all pipes and joints for leaks or cracks.

Leaks or pools of water from pipes means there was a burst or crack.

Call us if you cannot locate the frozen section, you are unable to reach it, or you are unable to thaw it. Check for other frozen pipes in your home or business, especially those pipes that are located along an exterior wall or bring the water into the building at the foundation.

HOW DO I FIND MY MAIN WATER SHUT OFF VALVE?

Look for the main valve where the water supply enters your house (usually in the basement).

01/23/2026

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01/16/2026

Beautiful before & after! 🚽🧼🫧

Finishing touches by Style Painting Inc

01/12/2026

PREVENT FROZEN PIPES

Set home thermostats above 55 degrees during cold weather.

Drip cold water in farthest faucet from your main valve. Moving water keeps pipes from freezing.

Find shut off valves for emergencies.

Insulate pipes in unheated areas.

Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.

Close inside valves that control the water supply.

Open the outside spigots to allow to drain water out.

Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.

When freezing weather is coming, turn off water to outside spigots and drain all water from the line.

THAW FROZEN PIPES

First, check with a neighbor to see if they’re experiencing the same issue. If they have a loss of water too, it may be the result of a main break. But if they have running water, it’s likely your pipes have frozen.

Turn off the water immediately at the main shut off valve.

Open the faucet so that water will flow through the pipe once the area is melted. This will help melt more ice.

Apply heat to or around the pipe using a hair dryer. Keep all sources of heat away from flammable materials and do not use any open flame devices, kerosene heaters, or blow torches. Also, do not use devices that will cause the melted ice to boil, as that can also cause pipes to break.

Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn water back on and check all joints for leaks and other areas for cracks that may have occurred as a result of the freeze.

Check all pipes and joints for leaks or cracks.

Leaks or pools of water from pipes means there was a burst or crack.

Call us if you cannot locate the frozen section, you are unable to reach it, or you are unable to thaw it. Check for other frozen pipes in your home or business, especially those pipes that are located along an exterior wall or bring the water into the building at the foundation.

HOW DO I FIND MY MAIN WATER SHUT OFF VALVE?

Look for the main valve where the water supply enters your house (usually in the basement).

01/09/2026

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01/08/2026

New year, new bathroom!!! 🚽 🚿

Updated and transformed this bathroom with a new shower stall and fixtures!
Next step painting and decor!

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12/24/2025

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from our family to yours! 🎄
Your loyalty is the foundation of our success. Thank you for choosing us time and again. Excited to see what projects 2026 brings us.

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11/11/2025

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11/05/2025

Basement bathroom addition 🚽🚿