Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lauderdale Lakes FL

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction 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 results of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help minimize the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, beware 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 against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing technician immediately. Usually, concerns like this can be fixed before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- check out our website or offer us a ring.