Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Saint John KS

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help decrease the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to leak over night; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing professional instantly. Usually, issues like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.