Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Clarendon MI

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- 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 outcomes of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist lessen the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Enable 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 outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing professional instantly. Normally, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our site or give us a ring.