Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Agoura Hills CA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help 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 distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of cold and hot 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 might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing immediately. Typically, problems like this can be fixed prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit 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.