Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Fairmont NC

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work costs and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist reduce the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside 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.
Ensure the heat is switched 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 pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing professional instantly. Usually, issues like this can be resolved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.