Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Moran KS

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe 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 outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist reduce the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; nevertheless, 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 pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing technician immediately. Generally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our website or offer us a ring.