Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Trenton GA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas 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 prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to reduce 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 visible, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing technician instantly. Usually, issues like this can be solved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use 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 -- have a look at our site or offer us a ring.