Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Taylor Mill KY

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help minimize the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone 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 down the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing right away. Typically, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our site or provide us a ring.