Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Leesburg OH

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and interruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes 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.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing professional instantly. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or give us a ring.