Every year when the temperature drops, a common problem affects many homes and businesses: frozen pipes in Minneapolis. When your pipes decide to freeze this year, what will you do? Most pipes will crack and in some cases completely shatter altogether leaving a very dangerous gap in your plumbing that can cause serious flooding and water damage. Since 1935, Roto-Rooter has built a name for itself as the number one name in plumbing that people trust. With great service, products, and professionals available to everyone, we can help fix a problem when it happens and even help you plan ahead before serious damage ever happens.
Especially in extremely cold areas, preventing frozen pipes in Minneapolis is an important plan of action to have. If you leave for the winter or
Foam insulation will protect pipes
go on extended vacations during the coldest parts of the year, why no have your plumbing winterized? Just like blowing free your sprinkler system, you can also clear out the plumbing that goes to and from your home as well. If you decide to take this course of action, it is extremely important you make sure that the lines are completely clear of water or you may still come home to damaged pipes. The reason being is that it isn’t always the actual ice that breaks pipes. If you have ever had a pipe break like this, you will always find that the crack almost always appears a good distance away from where the actual ice formed. When stray water freezes, it creates a tight block and the water expands. The trapped air becomes compressed and the pressure then wreaks havoc on the weakest part of your pipe.
If you plan on staying home during the winter and still want to take action, the best way to prevent freezing plumbing is insulation. Many times water lines running along the outer walls of a building are actually exposed to very cold temperatures that are cold enough to freeze water. Placing a buffer between these pipes and the wall will prevent pipe temperature from becoming affected by dropping outside temperatures so quickly. Insulation will actually prevent a pipe from freezing even if its temperature drops below freezing. Roto-Rooter also provides great pipe insulation that wraps around the pipe like a winter coat and can add yet even more protection against the cold. For worst case scenarios, there is thermostat controlled heat tape/ cables that are plugged into an electrical outlet and create heat in the cable. Since the cable is flexible and wraps around the pipe, it remains warm and cannot freeze. In especially frigid climates, this will be a lifesaver. For more information on plumbing care and service, call Roto-Rooter today!
