Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Hancock ME

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician right away. Generally, issues like this can be resolved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.