Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips South Eliot ME

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made from 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 trigger home damage, high repair expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist decrease the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, beware 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 locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing professional immediately. Typically, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.