Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Mcallen TX

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help minimize the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, be careful 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 outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure 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 decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumber right away. Usually, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our website or offer us a ring.