Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Appling GA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas 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.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off 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 clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing technician instantly. Generally, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.