Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Honea Path SC

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create extreme 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 tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist lessen the risk 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 circulate around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, beware 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 areas 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 susceptible to freezing.
Ensure 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 reduce pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines 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 noticeable, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing instantly. Normally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.