Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Severance CO

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline 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 home damage, high repair work costs and disruption of service.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines 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.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing technician right away. Generally, concerns like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our site or offer us a ring.