Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips New Wilmington PA

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist lessen the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure 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 pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber right away. Generally, issues like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, 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 upkeep -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.