Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Owls Head ME

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow 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 extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make certain 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 minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing professional right away. Typically, issues like this can be solved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.