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Yes - pipes can burst in the summer. In fact, during the typically hottest months of July, August and September - it's not uncommon for water main bursts to occur. The intensive heat and the higher than normal demand of water puts a strain on the system.
Similarly, can pipes burst in warm weather?
Cold weather causes water pipes to freeze and eventually burst. Warm weather also causes thousands of pipes to burst each year. In the dog days of July, August, and early September, heat-related water main bursts are at peak levels. Even if your pipes are underground they are not safe from extreme temperatures.
- Water Pressure Goes Up and Down.
- The Water Doesn't Look Right.
- It Smells Like Rotten Eggs.
- Puddles Keep Forming Under Sinks.
- You Can Hear the Water.
- The Pipes Are Making Noises.
- The Water Bill Is Too High.
Likewise, people ask, why do water pipes burst in the summer?
Extreme Heat Sever heat and lack of rain can lead to extremely dried out land. Dry soil is much looser than moist soil, so pipes have more room to shift and move around in land affected by extreme heat. This can lead to older pipes breaking as they shift and move more than usual.
A burst pipe, whether it's just a leak or major breakage of a pipe first creates water damage in interior and exterior walls. Inside the wall, insulation may grow saturated with water. Electrical wiring exposed to water may short out electricity and increase risk of fire caused by sparks.