Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Grape Creek TX


The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the frozen pipespipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work costs and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help reduce the threat 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 locations to allow heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; 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 areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to water line frozen overminimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber immediately. Typically, problems like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- check out our website or give us a ring.


Additional Services
Floor Drain Cleaning and Main Sewer Line Repair

Need A Plumber

Call us today to get started!

Why Choose Us?

  • 20+ Years Of Experience
  • Open 24 Hours Everyday
  • Fast Arrival Time
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Locally Owned & Operated
  • Accepting Credit Cards
  • Quick and Honest Service
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed