Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Eagle MN

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible 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 outcomes of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help decrease the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip 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 extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure 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 pipes and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing instantly. Generally, problems like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our site or give us a ring.