Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Fairview PA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in susceptible 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 results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist minimize the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent 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. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; 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 areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing professional immediately. Usually, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.