Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Hollow Creek KY

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

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist minimize 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 enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber immediately. Normally, issues like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our site or give us a ring.