Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Custer SD

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair work costs and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and pricey 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 pipes. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, take care 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 against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing professional instantly. Typically, concerns like this can be fixed before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.