Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Grove City MN

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial risk 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 develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and expensive 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. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may 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 pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned 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 reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumber immediately. Usually, issues like this can be resolved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.