To prevent frozen pipes:
- Repair exposed piping with insulated sleeves or wrap them to slow heat transfer.
- Seal any cracks and holes in outside walls near water pipes with caulk.
- Keep all cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate.
- Maintain a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets that are connected to pipes that run through unheated space.
Call us to winterize your exposed pipes.
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7 comments:
More temperate areas may have pipes outdoors and are thus exposed. One can prevent winter headaches by properly insulating pipes and relocating pipes when possible to warmer areas under a home or in a garage. This helps most people avoid the frozen pipe issue completely should an unusual cold snap occur.
Widening your knowledge when it comes to different ways on how to prevent pipes from freezing would be a great advantage. You could take necessary action during winter to ensure that they would not burst out.
Unfortunately for many of us it is the time of year when our home pipes can become frozen causing a myriad of problems including no heat or hot water, not to mention the possibility of the pipes bursting which could end up costing you a fortune in repair bills.
I agree @ Orange County plumber. Plastic and copper pipes can burst when they freeze over. A big crack in the pipe can emit up to 250 gallons of water a day, and that is definitely a recipe for flooding. And you know what may ensue after flooding? Structural damage and mold growth. So securing the water pipes before the temperature drops will be a big help in the long run.
Also, consider installing insulating products such as pipe sleeve, heat tape, or heat cable on the exposed pipes. Pipes should be cautiously covered to prevent the cold from penetrating.
Frozen pipes are a serious threat to your health and home, that’s why it’s important to prevent the occurrence in the first place. In addition to your preventive measures, don’t forget to set your thermostat at a minimum of 55 degrees Fahrenheit, when you’ll be out of your home for a long time during winter. Plus, it is important to do all the preparations while the warm weather permits you to.
Bibi Karpel
There are a lot of things to worry about especially when it comes to plumbing. Water is said to freeze at 32 degrees, but if is moving, then it would freeze at 28 degrees. Ice could block your pipe and cause it to burst, and as such, you would need to keep it insulated. The more insulation you use the better.
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