Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Russia OH

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. 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 decrease pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional immediately. Typically, issues like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.