Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lamar CO

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of 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 home damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

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

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing technician instantly. Generally, problems like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- check out our site or provide us a ring.