Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Bradenville PA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help minimize the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may 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 cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone 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 lower pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing immediately. Usually, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. 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 website or provide us a ring.