Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips San Luis CO

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and interruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid 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 flow around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched 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 lower pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes 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 pipes are not visible, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing professional right away. Normally, issues like this can be solved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.