Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Holladay UT

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of organisation.

Follow these plumbing ideas to assist reduce the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; nevertheless, be careful 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 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 susceptible to freezing.
Ensure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumber immediately. Typically, concerns like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our website or offer us a ring.