Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Fairchild WI

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill produces a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This blockage can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small fracture can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause residential or commercial property damage, high repair work expenses and disturbance of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist reduce the threat of freezing pipes, and to assist avoid 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 circulate around uninsulated pipes. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to drip over night; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or against uninsulated outdoors walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and vulnerable to freezing.
Make sure the heat is switched on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to reduce pressure on frozen pipelines and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Use a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipe is exposed and visible. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not visible, call in the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently discover slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumber immediately. Usually, issues like this can be dealt with before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room upkeep -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.