Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Williamsburg OH

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe 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 outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the danger of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might 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 prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize 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, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing right away. Normally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our website or give us a ring.