Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Geneva IN

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline 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 expenses and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help minimize the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, beware 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 areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to lower 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 visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber immediately. Normally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.