Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Saint Regis Park KY

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the risk of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

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. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, be careful 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 outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing right away. Usually, issues like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our site or give us a ring.