Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Union Bridge MD

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help reduce the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak over night; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain 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 lower pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician immediately. Normally, problems like this can be solved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.