Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Mathews VA

The severe cold combined with wind chill produces a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to enable heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line might 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 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

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice blockage if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumber instantly. Usually, problems like this can be resolved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- check out our website or offer us a ring.