Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Tompkins MI

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist lessen the danger of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible 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 lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumber right away. Normally, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.