Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Henry Clay PA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair costs and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help minimize the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing immediately. Usually, problems like this can be fixed before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.