Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Shadow Hills CA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist 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 space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; 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 areas or versus 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.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing professional immediately. Normally, problems like this can be solved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or offer us a ring.