Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Porter PA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, 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 pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose 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 suggestions to assist reduce the risk 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 areas to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might 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 cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumber instantly. Typically, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our site or offer us a ring.