Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Rice TX

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This blockage can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable 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 trigger property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist lessen the danger of freezing pipes, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to leak over night; however, be careful 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 against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. 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 building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing immediately. Generally, problems like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or give us a ring.