Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Watson PA

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of 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 trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, be careful 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 locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, employ the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing professional right away. Typically, issues like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or provide us a ring.