Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Hayfield MN

The severe cold integrated with wind chill develops a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist decrease the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber immediately. Usually, problems like this can be solved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.