Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips San Carlos AZ

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a significant threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can develop extreme 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 small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair costs and disturbance of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to help decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure 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 pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing technician instantly. Typically, concerns like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.