Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Oak Hill FL

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose 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 interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly 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. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, 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 spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumber instantly. Normally, issues like this can be fixed before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- check out our site or provide us a ring.