3. Thaw Any Enclosed Pipes Even if you can’t visibly locate your frozen pipe or pipes, it’s still possible to safely thaw them using a few simple tricks. Here’s how to unfreeze pipes you can’t see: Turn your heat up. Depending on how much ice blockage the pipe has, simply turn...
your sewer connections, water pump, water filter, etc. This is the MOST important bay to keep warm. I purchased a tiny 200 watt (1.8 x 4.3 x 6.1 inches) ceramic heater and leave it running in the bay during freezing temperatures. It pulls about 5 amps and keeps all my pipes warm (e...
Winter weather can be tough on your home’s plumbing. Frozen pipes can lead to many issues, including water damage and costly repairs. Learning how to identify pipes at risk is the first step to preventing an issue.
If a large area of your house has no water, look in the most likely and accessible areas first before you start tearing apart walls. Since exterior walls end up bearing most of the cold, that’s the most likely location for frozen pipes. Keep narrowing down the search. Be sure to check...