Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Pleasant Hill CA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist reduce the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned 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 lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing immediately. Normally, concerns like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our site or provide us a ring.