Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Saint George SC

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a drip of hot and cold water to leak over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes 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 turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize 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 visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing professional immediately. Normally, problems like this can be resolved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our website or give us a ring.