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Frozen Pipes in College Park, MD

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Best Frozen Pipes Pros in College Park

#1Conditional Hire

Vito Services

4.7Frozen Pipes: 95/100

He was respectful and helpful in getting our furnace working

#2Strong Hire

O'Neill Bros. Plumbing

5Frozen Pipes: 93/100
#3Conditional Hire

The Plumbing Dr

4.7Frozen Pipes: 91/100

scheduled a 'consultation' for 8-10 a.m. and they never gave me a confirmation

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Vito Services

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13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention clean, neat work and attention…
Emergency responsiveness proven: answered on holiday early…
Multiple reviews highlight clear communication and detailed…
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Pricing fairness dimension scored 0/100 in analysis, but zero…
Not enough data to identify pricing or cost concerns—all 5…

O'Neill Bros. Plumbing

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11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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All 5 reviewers praise speed and same-day or next-day service,…
3 of 5 reviews explicitly note fair or competitive pricing, with…
Crew provides clear explanation of options and avoids upselling;
Technicians are knowledgeable and answer customer questions…

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The Plumbing Dr

4.7·358 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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BBB-accredited A+ with 46 years in business
Named techs (Dr. Ture, Trey) repeatedly get callouts for thorough…
Strong specialty signal for water heater (89) and emergency (91)…
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Mixed reports on whether the same level of service holds across…
A reviewer reports a $341 overrun on a $1,190 quoted pipe…
One reviewer describes a 90-minute late arrival followed by a…

Len the Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

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20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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Online booking to on-site arrival in 2 hours
Live-tracker for tech ETA repeatedly mentioned as a…
Strong on water heaters (specialty score 84), drains (90), and…
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One reviewer notes appointment confirmations didn't arrive until…
Pricing-fairness score of 65 reflects specific notes that work…

O'Neill Plumbing Services L.L.C.

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Emergency response volume:…
Water-heater specialty: 13 service mentions including same-day…
Owner Shannon walks customers through fixes over the phone to…
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9 one-star ratings against 93 analyzed reviews;
Phone-intake rudeness called out (themeCounts.unprofessional=3)

Brian B. Quick Plumbing

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Weekend and Easter Sunday emergency response
Creative cost-effective solutions instead of upsells
Friendly, explanatory service in plain language
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Reviewer alleges damage during a faucet job (cracked tile,…
Management follow-up complaints

Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

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Weekend and same-day water heater replacement
Techs offer alternate routes that avoid demolition
Stands behind work — returned promptly to redo a guest toilet…
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Some reviewers cite pricing concerns alongside otherwise positive…

Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup

4.8·303 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
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Christmas-night emergency pipe clog: arrived within the promised…
Same-day toilet-clog dispatch within 2 hours of the call, fix…
Thanksgiving-day service that came in 'better than I prepared…
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Labor markup on a routine garbage disposal replacement flagged as…

Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

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Weekend/holiday dispatch documented twice (heat emergency 'worked…
Major sanitary drain line + garbage disposal combo job handled…
Day-after-ice-storm dispatch to a coat-closet leak with cost…
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Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Thomas E Clark Inc

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7 mi awayGoogle Verified
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Same-day and rapid response on urgent calls
Strong communication and transparent diagnostics
Handles complex regulatory work like the DCDOE Lead Pipe…
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Pricing runs high — one reviewer was quoted $320 to clear an HVAC…

Ferris Plumbing & Repair

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12 of 59 reviews cite fast response, including same-day sewer…
Multiple reviewers describe water-heater installs and full…
Reviewers repeatedly note techs arrive on time or early
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One reviewer paid more than expected for a kitchen faucet…

All Clear Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC

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35 of 100 analyzed reviews mention water heater work;
Planned water heater swap completed in about 2.5 hours with…
Toilet installs noted for prompt arrival and tidy cleanup;

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F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical

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13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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Arrives within stated timeframe;
Identifies and alerts to serious safety hazards beyond the…
Provides honest estimates without pressure to upsell unnecessary…
Combines professionalism with attention to detail (floor…

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Service Force Plumbing

4.9·130 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
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Tackles drain jobs other plumbers refused
Beats competing water-line repair estimates by more than $3K in…
Walks customers through weekend safety steps before booking

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Heil Plumbing & HVAC

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Common Frozen Pipes Scenarios

DON'T Use Open Flames

Never use a torch, candle, or space heater directly on pipes. Use a hair dryer, heat lamp, or wrap pipes in hot towels. Open flame near pipes risks fire and can cause them to burst.

Open the Faucet

Open the faucet connected to the frozen pipe. Running water (even a trickle) helps melt ice from the inside and relieves pressure that causes bursts.

Apply Heat Slowly

Start heating from the faucet end and work toward the frozen section. This allows water to flow out as ice melts, reducing pressure.

Know When to Call a Pro

If you can't locate the frozen section, the pipe is inside a wall, or you suspect it has already burst, call a plumber immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my pipes are frozen?
Signs of frozen pipes: no water comes out when you turn on a faucet, only a trickle, frost visible on exposed pipes, or unusual odors from drains (a frozen line can cause waste backup). In College Park, pipes in exterior walls, unheated basements, and crawl spaces freeze first.
Will frozen pipes always burst?
No — but the risk is high. When water freezes, it expands and creates pressure between the ice blockage and the faucet. If that pressure has nowhere to go, the pipe bursts. Quick thawing reduces the risk. Copper and galvanized pipes are more vulnerable than PEX.
How much does frozen pipe repair cost in College Park?
Thawing a frozen pipe without damage: $100-$300. If the pipe has burst: $200-$1,000 for the pipe repair plus water damage costs. Prevention (insulation, heat tape) costs $50-$200 per pipe run — much cheaper than repair.
How do I prevent frozen pipes in College Park?
In College Park winters: insulate pipes in unheated areas, leave faucets dripping during extreme cold, keep cabinet doors open under sinks on exterior walls, maintain heat at 55°F+ even when away, and disconnect garden hoses before the first freeze.

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