Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Ducor CA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of 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 water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside 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.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use 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, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumber right away. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.