Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Montevideo MN

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe 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 pipelines that are exposed and prone 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 down the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumber instantly. Generally, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.