Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Knoxville TN

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and pricey repair works.

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 cold and hot water to drip over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing instantly. Typically, concerns like this can be fixed prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.