Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lyndon IL

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction 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 tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist minimize the risk 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 enable heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, 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 versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional right away. Typically, problems like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.