Local Drain Experts , a Sanitary & Cleaning company based in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, warned owners and owners of the risk of freezing and bursting pipes in residential and commercial buildings. when temperatures drop below zero. They want people to know that extreme cold can freeze the pipes and cause a pressure increase that can cause cracks in the pipes, be it plastic, steel or copper. The problem is that even a small crack can lose more than 200 liters of water a day.
The warning was issued due to the company's installers, who in many cases found customers with frozen or broken pipes. However, you want to point out that the most serious problems occur when the temperature warms up. "It's not the frozen pipes that ring the plumber's phone, it's the thawing pipes that leak after a heavy frost and spit water," says Natalia Pos, owner of Local Drain Experts.
Natalia adds: "People are often surprised at the amount of water wasted by budgetary leaks, which seems insignificant and often left unattended by owners, has a very visible impact on water consumption and water bills."
Flooding, which can occur when thawing water from cracked pipes, can also cause significant damage to the house or building. Therefore, they also offered advice on how owners and owners can avoid such problems. By following some simple preventive measures before the pipes freeze, you can minimize the risk of a sanitary disaster.
The first thing that owners and owners need to do is separate the external water pipes. In fact, the water pipes that remain connected to an external key freeze, and the external keys and the pipes to which they are connected may also freeze and break off. In addition, the external faucets must be covered with a faucet insulation kit, available at a home improvement center.
And for those who find their outlets are working or leaking, it is advisable to call a plumber and have them repaired before the freezing temperatures begin. Similarly, those who have a washing machine in an unheated garage should close the water supply and disconnect the hoses.
Overnight, people can pass a stream of hot and cold water in bathtubs and sinks, which are connected to the outside walls with pipes. However, it is important to ensure that no water flows into a drain when the drainpipes pass through an insulated outer wall, as the pipes may freeze and cause backflow.
It is also advisable to open the cabinets under the sinks to direct the room heat around the uninsulated pipes. Water pipes can be used in unheated places, eg. B. in access rooms or garages isolated. This can be achieved by attaching heat tape or thermostatically controlled heating wires around the water supply lines that are exposed to frost. However, users should be careful not to connect such devices to flammable materials.
For those who realize that their pipes are already frozen, the plumbing company also offers advice. The first thing to do is to close the main pipe leading to the structure to reduce the pressure and minimize the flooding when the pipes explode. If the frozen tube is exposed and accessible, you can defrost the blocks of ice with a hairdryer or radiator. For safety reasons, however, it is absolutely necessary not to use an open flame.
Owners and owners should also look for leaks in the exposed lines, since even if the main water line is closed, there will be sufficient pressure after thawing the line to indicate leaks. You may want to hire professional plumbers who have the equipment to defrost and repair damaged pipes.
At the same time, Natalia Pos said: "Local Drainage Experts - Sewer Wastewater Treatment and Clogged Wastewater Treatment have implemented their water conservation program to improve the availability of environmentally friendly sanitation solutions, and the Fix a Leak Week is an excellent opportunity to run to draw attention to scarce water resources. "
Anyone needing additional information to avoid tube freezing and breakage can visit the company's website or contact them by phone or e-mail.
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For more information about local drainage experts, contact the company here:
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Natalia
647-794-3321
torontoplumbing1988@gmail.com
8 Fulford Pl Etobicoke, Ontario M9R 2W1 Canada
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