Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Dover OH

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill develops a considerable danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist minimize the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber instantly. Typically, issues like this can be resolved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.