Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lemont PA

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of company.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to drip overnight; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes 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.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional immediately. Generally, issues like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact 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 leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or offer us a ring.