Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Princes Lakes IN

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help lessen the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may 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 cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure 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 pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing right away. Usually, concerns like this can be solved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- check out our website or offer us a ring.