Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Red Oak TX

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a significant risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible locations-- 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 results of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help lessen 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 allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, be careful 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 locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing technician right away. Normally, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our site or give us a ring.