Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lost Nation IL

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can develop 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 tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help lessen the danger 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 room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines 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.
Make certain the heat is switched 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 reduce pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing professional right away. Usually, problems like this can be solved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our site or offer us a ring.