Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Redwood Falls MN

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made of 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 property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain 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 lower pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing technician right away. Generally, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.