Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Millerton NY

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help reduce the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, take care 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 locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing technician right away. Normally, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.