Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Ardmore OK

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This blockage can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe 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 pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help lessen the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to leak over night; however, 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 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 structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair 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, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumber instantly. Usually, concerns like this can be solved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room upkeep -- have a look at our site or offer us a ring.