Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips New Marlborough MA

The severe cold integrated with wind chill develops a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- 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 pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help minimize the threat of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. 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 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 turned 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 reduce pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing technician right away. Generally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.