Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Dentsville SC

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair costs and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help reduce the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip 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 since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes 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 sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber right away. Typically, issues like this can be fixed 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 an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or offer us a ring.