Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips East Atlantic Beach NY

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help reduce the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

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 overnight; nevertheless, beware 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 areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned 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 minimize pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair 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, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing technician instantly. Usually, problems like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.