Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Manhattan NY

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction 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 tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair costs and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to drip overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing technician immediately. Normally, concerns like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.