Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Mendocino CA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a considerable risk 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 create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- 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 water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help decrease the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline 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 presently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber immediately. Normally, concerns like this can be resolved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact 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 leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our site or offer us a ring.