Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Sandwich NH

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help minimize the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, be careful 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 areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing professional immediately. Generally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room upkeep -- check out our site or provide us a ring.