Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Social Circle GA

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help decrease the danger of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, 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 areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing technician immediately. Normally, concerns like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.