Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips The Woodlands TX

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill develops a substantial danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to assist minimize the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water flow and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing professional right away. Usually, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.