Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Hooper Bay AK

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to drip overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumber immediately. Generally, issues like this can be solved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our website or offer us a ring.