Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Neave OH

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a significant danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist minimize the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to leak over night; 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 pipelines in unheated locations 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 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 main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber immediately. Normally, issues like this can be fixed prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, 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 maintenance -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.