Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Ferndale MD

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair work costs and interruption of service.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to drip overnight; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing professional right away. Usually, issues like this can be solved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.