Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Skandia MI

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

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of hot and cold 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 might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing professional instantly. Generally, problems like this can be solved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.