Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Poplar Grove IL

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline 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 outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist lessen the danger of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, take care 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 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 certain the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional right away. Generally, issues like this can be solved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.