Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Kodiak Station AK

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and lessen 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 use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing instantly. Typically, issues like this can be fixed before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- check out our site or provide us a ring.