Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lake Charles LA

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable 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 because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing right away. Usually, problems like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or give us a ring.