Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Glassmanor MD

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial 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 develop excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair expenses and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help lessen the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus 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 structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber right away. Typically, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.