Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Burlington NC

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can develop extreme 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 tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of organisation.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing technician instantly. Normally, concerns like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our site or offer us a ring.