Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Woodlawn IL

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill develops a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help minimize the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, 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 outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes 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

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumber right away. Normally, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our site or provide us a ring.