Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Center MO

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce 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 small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help 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 enable heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, 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 locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing technician right away. Usually, issues like this can be solved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or give us a ring.