Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Fort Carson CO

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing technician instantly. Typically, issues like this can be fixed before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.