Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Spencerville OH

The severe cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the danger of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to drip over night; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables 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 off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing instantly. Usually, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or offer us a ring.