Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Sunnyvale TX

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a significant 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 produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger property damage, high repair costs and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help minimize the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle 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 might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing technician right away. Typically, issues like this can be solved before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.