Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Nicholls GA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist decrease the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, take care 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 outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines 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

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumber right away. Usually, issues like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our site or offer us a ring.