Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Livingston IL

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes 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, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing technician instantly. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our site or give us a ring.