Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Winthrop MN

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use 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 noticeable, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician right away. Typically, concerns like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- check out our site or give us a ring.