Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Chester Heights PA

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help reduce the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, 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 versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure 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 minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumber immediately. Usually, concerns like this can be fixed before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our site or provide us a ring.