Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Laurel VA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill develops a significant danger for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and obstruct the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of company.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help reduce the risk 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 drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumber right away. Generally, concerns like this can be resolved prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our site or provide us a ring.