Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Richfield WI

The extreme cold combined with wind chill develops a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in vulnerable locations-- 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 water pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair costs and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing tips to help reduce the risk of freezing pipes, and to help avoid damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to distribute around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a drip of hot and cold water to leak overnight; nevertheless, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water pipe leading into the structure to lower pressure on frozen pipes and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipe is exposed and noticeable. (Do not use an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipes are not noticeable, contact the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water circulation and anticipate frozen pipelines, you should call a plumbing right away. Usually, concerns like this can be dealt with before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book an appointment online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- consisting of water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- take a look at our site or give us a ring.