Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Udall KS

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe 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 trigger property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the danger of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber right away. Normally, problems like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.