Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Sweetwater TN

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This obstruction can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work costs and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the risk of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; nevertheless, 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 pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber instantly. Normally, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.