Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Red Jacket WV

The extreme 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 broaden and obstruct the line. This clog can produce extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can cause home damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to help reduce the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of cold and hot water to leak over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible 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 down the water pipe leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber immediately. Normally, problems like this can be resolved before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- take a look at our website or offer us a ring.