Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Fearrington NC

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from 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 home damage, high repair costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; nevertheless, be careful 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 areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make sure 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 reduce flooding if the pipes 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, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber right away. Generally, issues like this can be resolved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.