Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Elma Center NY

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help decrease the danger 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 flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because 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 pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes 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 professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber instantly. Generally, concerns like this can be fixed prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our website or give us a ring.