Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Naylor MO

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release 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 costs and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to help lessen the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist 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. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to drip overnight; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may 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 susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes 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, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing professional immediately. Usually, issues like this can be fixed prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our site or offer us a ring.