Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Lake View SC

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can create excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a trickle 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 because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors 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 sure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair 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 visible, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber immediately. Usually, issues like this can be solved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our site or give us a ring.