Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Meade MI

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and interruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help minimize the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line might 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 switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing right away. Typically, problems like this can be fixed before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.