Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Jay VT

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant threat for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the risk of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid 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 pipelines. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, be careful 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 areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you must call a plumbing immediately. Generally, concerns like this can be solved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.