Winter is a wonderful season full of snowy days, hot chocolate, and fun holidays. But it can also cause frozen pipes that can burst at anytime. The first sign that your pipes are frozen is if your water does not come out of your faucet. If this happens, you need to immediately shut off the main valve and open the faucet nearest to the frozen pipe. This allows the water to drain as the frozen pipe thaws. You should then waterproof the area around the frozen pipe with containers and plastic drop cloths in case leaks occur.
What to Do with Frozen Pipes in House? There are several methods to warm the frozen pipe. One is to use a hairdryer as if it were a torch, blowing hot air back and forth along the pipe until it isn’t frozen anymore. Do not use an actual blowtorch. Though it may thaw the pipe, it can also boil the water and cause the pipe to burst. A heat lamp is another method. For pipes behind walls, floors, or ceilings, beam a heat lamp eight or more inches from the surface. If you don’t have access to a heat lamp or hairdryer, try wrapping the pipe in rags and pour boiling water on it. Make sure the rags are thick enough to hold a good amount of boiling water against the pipe. If you have a heat pad, you can wrap this around the frozen pipe to thaw it.
Another method to fix the frozen pipes after you turn off the main shutoff valve is to get professional emergency repair. If you go to TalkLocal’s website, you’ll get immediate help for your pipe repair problem. This free online service will contact plumbing services in your area that can help you with your frozen pipes.
