Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Treasure Lake PA

The severe cold integrated with wind chill develops a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can cause property damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist decrease the danger of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing professional immediately. Usually, issues like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- check out our site or provide us a ring.