Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Odebolt IA

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help lessen the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because 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 susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and decrease 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 pipes are not noticeable, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing technician instantly. Generally, problems like this can be resolved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.