Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Reid Hope King TX

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This clog can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of organisation.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Enable a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and minimize 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 pipes are not noticeable, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing technician instantly. Generally, issues like this can be dealt with prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.