Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Cave Spring VA

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a significant risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work costs and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist lessen the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines 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

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, employ the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you need to call a plumbing instantly. Generally, issues like this can be resolved before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.