Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips American Fork UT

The severe cold combined with wind chill creates a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause home damage, high repair expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and costly repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak over night; nevertheless, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since 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 susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes 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 noticeable, hire the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumbing technician instantly. Generally, issues like this can be fixed prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.