Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Woodlands CA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill develops a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair work costs and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumber right away. Typically, problems like this can be fixed before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.