Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Avon OH

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of 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 water pipes can cause home damage, high repair expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible 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 pipes and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional right away. Normally, concerns like this can be solved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment 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.