Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Weaver AL

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair work costs and interruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help lessen the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to leak over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing professional immediately. Usually, problems like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.