如何防止水管结冰

除了指挥常规 冬季家居保养在美国，防止管道结冰很重要. 即使是管道上的一个小裂缝也可能喷涌而出 几百加仑的水 导致洪水, 对炉子的损坏 或者结构损坏. 它也可能是一个即时的 发霉潜能.

Frozen water pipes are a problem in both cold and warmer climates, affecting families each winter. 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. To help keep your pipes from freezing, think about preparing your home during the warmer months.

• 使管道. Because exposed pipes are more susceptible to freezing, 管道保温 in your home's crawl spaces and attic may help even if you live in a climate w在这里 freezing is uncommon.
• 尝试加热胶带或加热电缆. 高温胶带 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. 在 极端寒冷, 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.

在度假时避免管道结冰的方法

在你离开之前， 采取措施 to help protect your home so you can enjoy the time away, rather than worry about pipes and 安全. 需要记住的一些事情包括:

• 检查恒温器. Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius). Also check and replace the battery in your thermostat, if needed.
• 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.
• 关掉水. 关闭并排出水系统. 注意，如果你有 消防喷水灭火系统 in your house, it may be deactivated when you shut off the water.

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. 如果你打开水龙头却什么也没流出来, 让水龙头开着，联系水管工.
• 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. 在你开始之前，确保你不在里面或附近 静水 或靠近易燃物料. 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. 如果你的 漏水检测系统 已经爆炸了，还是水管爆裂了, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve in the house. 确保你家里的每个人都知道 断水阀 是，如何打开和关闭它. 一定要让水龙头开着.

Frozen pipes may be prevented by taking the right steps. 寻找方法 减少能源消耗 在寒冷的冬季.