Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Bear River City UT

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair costs and disruption of company.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist decrease the danger of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a drip of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may 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 cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing technician right away. Typically, issues like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.