Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Punta Gorda FL

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work costs and disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to help reduce the risk of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair 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 visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing technician right away. Generally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.