How To Thaw a Frozen Pipe

  • October 19, 2009
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A frozen pipe doesn’t have to mean major trouble. You can keep your water flowing all winter long.

You Will Need

  • A hair dryer or portable heater
How To Thaw a Frozen Pipe: Open all faucets

Step 1: Open all faucets

Open all of your faucets to see if any water flows. If it does, run warm water through the pipes. This can help thaw a frozen spot in the pipes.

How To Thaw a Frozen Pipe: Locate the frozen spot

Step 2: Locate the frozen spot

If no water flows, locate the most likely spots where pipes might freeze.

Check unheated basements, crawl spaces, and points where pipes run outside.

How To Thaw a Frozen Pipe: Heat the frozen spot

Step 3: Heat the frozen spot

Open the faucets in the house. Use a hair dryer or a portable heater to warm the frozen spot. After a few minutes, water should flow freely.

Did you know?Umiat, Alaska, is the coldest spot in the United States, with an average temperature of 10.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

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