Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Flanagan IL

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, 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 pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes 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 pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline 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 currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional right away. Normally, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.