Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips East Ithaca NY

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial danger 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 pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work costs and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist 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 areas to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, 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 pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing technician instantly. Usually, issues like this can be fixed before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.