Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Landover MD

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release 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 company.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations 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 vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair 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 noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing professional immediately. Normally, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.