Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Ridgeway WI

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a considerable risk for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can expand and block the line. This clog can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can let loose more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair work expenses and disruption of business.

Follow these plumbing suggestions to help reduce the threat of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Enable a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, be careful not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated locations or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Ensure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and reduce flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice clog if the frozen pipeline is exposed and visible. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently observe slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you should call a plumber right away. Usually, issues like this can be dealt with before any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or book a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and laundry room upkeep -- check out our website or give us a ring.