Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Woodland Park NJ

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a significant threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from 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 trigger property damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of organisation.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber right away. Generally, problems like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- check out our site or give us a ring.