Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Independent KS

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair costs and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to drip overnight; however, beware 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 locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize 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, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing immediately. Generally, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.