Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Rockport ME

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline 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 trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and interruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow 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 extreme cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas 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.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing instantly. Normally, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or offer us a ring.