Frozen Well Line Repair in Manitoba

No Water? Your Well Line May Be Frozen

When temperatures drop and your taps run dry, a frozen well line is often the culprit. For rural Manitoba properties that depend on well water, losing your water supply in the middle of winter is a serious emergency. Patterson Mechanical provides fast, professional frozen well line service throughout Stonewall, Winnipeg, and the Interlake region.

Since 2011, we've helped countless rural homeowners restore their water supply during Manitoba's brutal winters. Our experienced team arrives with the equipment and expertise to diagnose the problem, thaw frozen lines safely, and get your water flowing again.

Signs Your Well Line Is Frozen

During cold weather, watch for these indicators of a frozen well line:

• No water at any faucet: Complete loss of water supply
• Pump runs but no water: You hear the pump working but nothing comes out
• Reduced pressure: Water flow decreases as ice builds up in the line
• Sputtering faucets: Air and water mix as ice partially blocks the line
• Frost on exposed pipes: Visible frost on well pit or pressure tank piping
• Recent extreme cold: Problems appearing after a cold snap

Common Freeze Locations

Well lines typically freeze in specific vulnerable areas:

• Well pit: The underground chamber where the well casing meets the supply line
• Pitless adapter: The connection point below the frost line
• Supply line: The pipe running from the well to your home
• Pressure tank area: Where pipes enter the basement or mechanical room
• Shallow sections: Areas where the line wasn't buried deep enough

Professional Well Line Thawing

We use specialized equipment to safely thaw frozen well lines without damaging your water system:

• Electric thawing: Controlled electrical current to melt ice blockages
• Steam thawing: Steam injection for stubborn ice in accessible sections
• Hot water methods: Circulating hot water through frozen lines
• Heat application: Controlled heating of well pits and accessible pipe sections

Attempting to thaw well lines with torches or improvised heating can crack pipes, damage fittings, or create fire hazards. Professional thawing protects your investment and ensures safe, effective results.

Why Well Lines Freeze

Understanding why your well line froze helps prevent future problems:

• Inadequate burial depth: Lines not deep enough below Manitoba's deep frost line
• Poor well pit insulation: Exposed or deteriorated insulation in the well pit
• Extended extreme cold: Prolonged periods of -30°C and colder
• Low water usage: Vacation properties or homes with minimal winter use
• Drafty entry points: Cold air entering where pipes come into the home
• Aging infrastructure: Deteriorated insulation or protection systems

Prevention Solutions

After restoring your water, we can help prevent future freeze-ups:

• Heat trace cable: Electric heating cable along vulnerable pipe sections
• Well pit improvements: Upgraded insulation and weatherproofing
• Pipe insulation: Adding or replacing insulation on exposed sections
• Entry point sealing: Eliminating cold air drafts where pipes enter the home
• Line rerouting: Relocating shallow sections to proper depth
• Circulation systems: Options to keep water moving during extreme cold

Related Well Services

While we're working on your frozen well line, we can also address other well system needs:

• Well pump inspection and service
• Pressure tank evaluation and replacement
• Pressure switch adjustment and replacement
• Water treatment system service

Emergency Winter Service

When you wake up to no water on a -35°C morning, you need help fast. Patterson Mechanical understands the urgency of frozen well line emergencies. We respond as quickly as possible to restore your water supply and protect your home from further issues.

Looking for other solutions? Explore our complete plumbing services to see how we can help with all your water system needs.