Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Pueblo West CO

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable 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 outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing instantly. Generally, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or offer us a ring.