Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Woodward OK

The severe cold integrated with wind chill develops a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist reduce the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against 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.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline 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 see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing immediately. Usually, issues like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.