How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe
Frozen pipes can be a huge inconvenience and can cause water damage if they burst. Here are a few quick cures. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Duct Tape
- Heat Lamps
- Standard Electric Heaters
- Torch Kits
- Towels
- Blow Dryers
- Heating Pads
- Heating pads
Instructions
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Open the faucet nearest the pipe, if possible. Do not force it.
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Wrap the pipe in a towel and secure it with duct tape.
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Pour boiling water over the towel. Repeat until the water has thawed and runs through the faucet.
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Alternatively, wrap the pipe in a heating pad or place a heat lamp next to it. If you lack one of these, try a handheld hair dryer or a small electric heater.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't use any electrical appliances if there is standing water.
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jonnb
Feb 25, 2010
Powerblanket pipe thawing blankets. -
*Gertrud*
Mar 12, 2009
When that is the case, you're right, keeping those under the sink cabinet doors open to expose it to the rooms heat works. It gets freezing where I live too, so I've incorporated that method. Thanks for sharing your tips.
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Wasatch
Dec 30, 2009
Good tips for the weather at the moment. I have delt with this a few times in vacant homes as a Realtor.
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ibooks
Dec 03, 2008
Great article lots of great information.
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MIghtyDreamer
Nov 11, 2008
This is good information to know.. thanks
