Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Washington Park FL

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of company.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to drip overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumber immediately. Generally, concerns like this can be solved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.