Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Charlevoix MI

The severe cold integrated with wind chill develops a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to help decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched 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 decrease pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing instantly. Generally, issues like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or give us a ring.