Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Durham NC

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 expand and block the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist lessen the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent 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. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, be careful 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 against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair 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, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber immediately. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.