Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Passaic NJ

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant 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 excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash 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 company.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help reduce the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas 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.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumber instantly. Typically, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.