Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips San Marcos TX

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work costs and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist reduce the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and costly repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold 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 may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations 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.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing professional right away. Generally, problems like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our site or give us a ring.