Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Moorpark CA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist minimize the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, take care 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 vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber right away. Normally, issues like this can be resolved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, 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 -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.