Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Cramerton NC

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to help avoid 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 pipes. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building 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 reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber right away. Usually, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.