Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Mclean TX

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair costs and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist 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 space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Permit a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outdoors 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.
Ensure the heat is turned 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 lower pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing technician immediately. Usually, problems like this can be resolved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- check out our site or offer us a ring.