Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Grant Valley MN

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create excessive 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 tiny fracture can let loose 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 costs and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because 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 cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched 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 minimize pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber immediately. Normally, problems 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 devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.