Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Riverton IL

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a significant danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work costs and disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help reduce the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, 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 areas 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

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician immediately. Typically, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.