Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Hillsborough NH

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help minimize the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus 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.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use 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 visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing technician right away. Normally, concerns like this can be solved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.