Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips North Creek WA

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and obstruct the line. This obstruction can create extreme pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- 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 results of frozen water pipes can trigger property damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help decrease the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and costly 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 pipelines. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line may 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 cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is switched on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, employ the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing immediately. Generally, issues like this can be fixed prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leakage service and utility room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.