Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lexington MA

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline 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 outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; nevertheless, 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 pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber instantly. Typically, issues like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or provide us a ring.