Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lake Mathews CA

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- 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 outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help minimize the danger of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to leak over night; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumber immediately. Usually, concerns like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.