Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lake Villa IL

The severe cold integrated with wind chill develops a significant threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist lessen the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Permit 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 because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber instantly. Typically, problems like this can be fixed before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or give us a ring.