Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Wolf River WI

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial risk for burst or frozen pipelines. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipeline failure in vulnerable places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The outcomes of frozen water pipes can trigger residential or commercial property damage, high repair expenses and disturbance of service.

Follow these plumbing pointers to assist minimize the danger of freezing pipelines, and to assist prevent damage and expensive repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to enable heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of hot and cold 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 pipelines in unheated areas 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.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Turn off the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Utilize 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 pipelines are not visible, hire the experts at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water flow and expect frozen pipelines, you ought to call a plumbing professional instantly. Normally, concerns like this can be resolved prior to any damage takes place.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and laundry room maintenance -- check out our site or give us a ring.