Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Auburn PA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe 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 pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas 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 susceptible to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing technician immediately. Typically, problems like this can be solved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.