Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Fort Lee NJ

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist decrease the danger of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned 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 lower pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing professional immediately. Usually, 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 devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or give us a ring.