Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Hastings On Hudson NY

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to help reduce the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle 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 extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible 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 pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional right away. Normally, concerns like this can be resolved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.