Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Apple Valley MN

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help reduce the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing professional immediately. Typically, issues like this can be solved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.