Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips West Paris ME

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can produce extreme 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 small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to help decrease the risk of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors 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.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building 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 pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing professional right away. Typically, problems like this can be solved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our site or give us a ring.