Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Buckley IL

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill develops a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack 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 disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist reduce the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against 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.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician right away. Normally, problems like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.