Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lake Saint Louis MO

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can create excessive 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 fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist decrease the risk of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle 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 may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing immediately. Typically, problems like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.