Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Laurinburg NC

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist decrease the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable 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 main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing technician instantly. Usually, issues like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our website or give us a ring.