Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Wray CO

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Allow 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 extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned 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 decrease pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing professional instantly. Generally, problems like this can be fixed before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.