Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Shaw MS

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of 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 work costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist decrease the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumber immediately. Usually, problems like this can be fixed prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.