Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Mauriceville TX

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage 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 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 costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to help decrease the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing professional instantly. Generally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or provide us a ring.