Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Olivia MN

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe 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 results of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist lessen the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to leak over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus 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.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing technician immediately. Normally, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or give us a ring.