Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Mercer ME

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause 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 results of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of business.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, take care 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 outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched 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 clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional right away. Usually, problems like this can be resolved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our site or offer us a ring.