Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Indian River MI

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and costly 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 pipelines. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; nevertheless, take care 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 locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician immediately. Usually, problems like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.