Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Ridgely MD

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair expenses and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and costly 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. Enable a drip 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 severe cold since that line might 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 cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing right away. Usually, problems like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.