如何防止水管结冰

In addition to conducting regular winter home maintenance, 防止管道结冰是很重要的. Even a tiny crack in a pipe may spew hundreds of gallons of water causing flooding, 炉子损坏或结构损坏. It might also present an immediate potential for mold.

Pipes can freeze and burst when temperatures dip below 32 degrees Fahrenheit — and frozen pipes can occur in homes with both plastic and copper pipes. 采取以下预防措施, you might help reduce the risk of frozen water pipes and the resulting property damage.

防止管道结冰的小贴士

Common causes of frozen pipes include quick drops in temperature, 绝缘性差，恒温器设置过低.

• 尝试加热胶带或加热电缆. Heat tape or thermostatically-controlled heat cables may be used to wrap pipes. Consider using products for the intended use (exterior or interior) and those approved by an independent testing organization, 如 pp王者电子官网商实验室公司. Carefully follow all manufacturer's installation and operation instructions.
• 密封泄漏. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes. Thoroughly seal leaks with caulk or insulation to help keep the cold out.
• 固定室外软管、阀门和水龙头. 在冬天来临之前, 断开花园软管和, 如果可能的话, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This may help prevent freezing of the short span of pipe just inside the house.
• 让水滴落. A trickle of water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight when temperatures are cold, 最好是从外墙的水龙头里.
• 调节恒温器. Keeping your thermostat set at the same temperature day and night may help prevent frozen pipes. During extreme cold, this may also help reduce the strain on the furnace.
• 打开柜门. This allows heat to get to un-insulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls.
• 寻求帮助. Consider asking a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to see that it's warm enough to prevent freezing.

如果管道结冰怎么办

管道结冰时并不总是破裂. 有几件事要记住:

• 如果需要，请叫水管工. If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and contact your plumber.
• 避免用火焰解冻管道. Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could cause a fire hazard.
• Consider a hair dryer as a possible heat source (with caution). You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe using a hair dryer. Before you start, see that you are not in or near standing water or near flammable materials. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, 向管道最冷的部分工作.
• 切断供水. If your water leak detection system has already gone off or your pipes have burst, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve in the house. See that everyone in your family knows w在这里 the water shutoff valve is and how to open and close it. 一定要让水龙头开着.

Frozen pipes may be prevented by taking the right steps.

If you've been affected by the recent winter storm in your area and need to report your claim, text the word “CLAIM” to 62789 to receive a link or you can report easily through hataselektrik.com®, our State Farm mobile app, contacting your State Farm agent or calling 800-SFClaim 800-732-5246800-732-5246.

如果你确定你的家遭受了持续的破坏, to protect your property from further damage or loss, be sure to make reasonable and necessary temporary repairs. Keep an accurate record of repair expenses along with any photos of damage. If you have a covered loss, these repairs may be reimbursed by State Farm.