Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Hennessey OK

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist 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 circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to leak over night; nevertheless, 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 areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumber instantly. Typically, problems like this can be solved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or give us a ring.