Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Quanah TX

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can develop excessive 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 small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair work costs and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist lessen the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak 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 pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure 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 lower pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumber immediately. Usually, issues like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or provide us a ring.