Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Jewett OH

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a significant risk 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 develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help decrease the danger 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 allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe 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 cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing professional right away. Normally, problems like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.