Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Wasco IL

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help decrease the danger of freezing pipes, 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 circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak 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 locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber immediately. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- check out our website or provide us a ring.