Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Culbertson MT

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible 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 pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing technician immediately. Normally, issues like this can be fixed before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.