Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips El Paso WI

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can develop extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work costs and disruption of service.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help lessen the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; nevertheless, take care 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 areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipelines that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipelines and reduce flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you need to call a plumbing technician immediately. Typically, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or reserve an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- check out our website or offer us a ring.