Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Elk Grove IL

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made from 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 cause property damage, high repair costs and interruption of service.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician instantly. Typically, problems like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our website or give us a ring.