Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Cannon MI

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair costs and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber right away. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- check out our site or give us a ring.