12/30/2021
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PIPES FREEZE!!!!!π₯Άπ₯Ά
Pipes do not always burst when frozen. There are a few things to keep in mind:
Call a plumber if needed. If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber.
Avoid use of appliances near water. Do not use electrical appliances in areas of standing water. You could be electrocuted.
Avoid applying flames to thaw pipes. Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could cause a fire hazard. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house!
Use a hair dryer as a possible heat source (with caution). You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe using a hair dryer β again, make sure you are not in standing water. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe.
Shut off the water supply. If your water pipes have already burst, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve in the house. Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shutoff valve is and how to open and close it. Be sure to leave the water faucets turned on.
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