Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Genoa NY

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This blockage can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help decrease the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumber immediately. Normally, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or give us a ring.