Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Indian Head MD

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create 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 small fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and disruption of business.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak over night; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched 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 minimize pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing professional right away. Usually, issues like this can be solved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.