Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips South Dos Palos CA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe 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 outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, be careful 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 versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing technician immediately. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- check out our website or give us a ring.