Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Mount Airy NC

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible 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 cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist decrease the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip 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 locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched 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 minimize pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes 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 pipes are not visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing technician right away. Usually, concerns like this can be solved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.