Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Santa Susana CA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable threat 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 create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing technician instantly. Generally, problems like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.