Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Ripley OH

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from 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 trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to drip overnight; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing technician instantly. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our website or offer us a ring.