Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Galesburg MI

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline 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 outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Enable 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 since that line might 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 pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber immediately. Generally, concerns like this can be resolved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.