Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Randall MN

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

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

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional instantly. Usually, concerns like this can be solved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- check out our site or provide us a ring.