Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Wheatland PA

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create 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 crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak over night; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe 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 obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional immediately. Normally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our website or give us a ring.