Pipes are most likely to burst when exposed to below-freezing conditions for six hours or more, which can happen throughout winter and early spring. Burst pipes could lead to a disaster, bringing severe water damage to your home. As boilers too have a season for breakdown which is the beginning of the winter season as technicians are always called out during that period. This is why it is important to contact the right technicians to install your boilers and install your pipes. They should also be maintained by the appropriate technicians.