Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Goldsby OK

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist decrease 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 allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber instantly. Normally, issues like this can be solved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.