Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Hillsboro OH

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair expenses and disruption of company.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to drip overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure 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 lower pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber right away. Generally, concerns like this can be dealt with prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.