Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Portsmouth OH

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill develops a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help minimize the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold 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 versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician instantly. Typically, problems like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.