Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Dekalb Junction NY

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent 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. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing immediately. Usually, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.