Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Aynor SC

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to drip over night; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing right away. Normally, concerns like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.