Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Keego Harbor MI

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work costs and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist minimize the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to leak over night; nevertheless, beware 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 areas or versus 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 sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing instantly. Generally, concerns like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our site or provide us a ring.