Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Marion UT

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of service.

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

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to drip overnight; nevertheless, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines 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 utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing immediately. Normally, problems like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use 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 site or offer us a ring.