Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Gorham ME

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on 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 susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and costly 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. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, beware 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 against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched 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 reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumber right away. Usually, concerns like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our site or offer us a ring.