Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Metropolis IL

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the threat 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 circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip 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 extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumber instantly. Usually, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.