Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lyons MI

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to leak over night; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing technician right away. Usually, concerns like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.