Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Elmira MI

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist decrease the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might 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.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and minimize 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 pipelines are not visible, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing professional right away. Typically, issues like this can be dealt with before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.