Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Avalon CA

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline 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 water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; nevertheless, beware 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 against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned 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 minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize 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 pipes, you should call a plumbing technician immediately. Typically, problems like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.