Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Shady Spring WV

The extreme cold combined with wind chill produces a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made from 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 residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and interruption of company.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help minimize the threat of freezing pipelines, and to help avoid damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipes. Permit a trickle of cold and hot water to leak overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas 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.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and decrease flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently see slower water flow and anticipate frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing professional immediately. Typically, problems like this can be dealt with before any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.