Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Sunnyside WA

The severe cold integrated with wind chill produces a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block 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 small fracture can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help lessen the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak overnight; 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 pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outdoors 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.
Make sure 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 lower pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing professional right away. Usually, concerns like this can be solved prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing professionals, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our site or offer us a ring.