Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Rowland Heights CA

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip 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 against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing technician right away. Normally, concerns like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our website or offer us a ring.