Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Campton Hills IL

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage 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 cause home damage, high repair expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help lessen the danger of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to leak over night; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched 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 minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing instantly. Usually, problems like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit 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.