Who is responsible for the freezing of residential water pipes?

The water pipes in the residential area are frozen, and the property management company is generally responsible for maintenance.

According to the laws of our country, the property management company is responsible for the maintenance and conservation of public facilities and parts in the community. The water pipes in the community belong to public facilities. In case of frost crack or blockage, the property management company shall bear the maintenance responsibility.

Property companies usually set up maintenance funds for the maintenance of public parts. For some old residential areas, if the water pipes are seriously aging or have quality problems, it may be necessary for the industry Committee to coordinate and start the maintenance fund for maintenance.

If the residential water pipe freezes during the warranty period and the developer fails to take protective measures for the water pipe, the developer may be required to carry out maintenance and compensation. Therefore, when buying a house, the owner should carefully check the warranty clauses in the purchase contract to understand the warranty period and scope of the developer's water pipes and other public facilities.

Method for prevent water pipe from freeze in winter

1, water supply pipe "capped": For indoor and outdoor water pipes, water meters, household faucets and other water-using facilities, a layer of cotton and linen fabric and plastic foam can be wrapped. , and indoor water meters can also use water meter antifreeze cover; Special insulation materials can also be added to indoor and outdoor water pipes.

2. Turn off the water to prevent icing: After stopping using water at night, you can close the valve in front of the water meter and store the water in the snorkel to reduce the possibility of icing.

3. Drop antifreeze: When the temperature drops below zero, it is best to unscrew the faucet slightly after using water at night to make the water flow into a line to prevent freezing.

4. Close the doors and windows: Close the balcony, kitchen, bathroom and all doors and windows facing north at night to ensure that the indoor temperature is above 0℃, which can prevent water pipes and faucets from freezing. When going out, close the indoor main valve and turn on the bottom faucet to drain the accumulated water in the pipeline.