Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Drummer IL

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can create extreme 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 fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of organisation.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help reduce the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, be careful 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 locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe 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 circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing technician right away. Usually, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- check out our site or offer us a ring.