Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Pelham Manor NY

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist lessen the risk of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

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

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing technician instantly. Normally, problems like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.