Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Sterling KS

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small 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 expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help decrease the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak 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 areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables 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.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair 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, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing instantly. Usually, issues like this can be resolved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our website or give us a ring.