How Do You Thaw Plastic Frozen Water Pipes?
In the bitter cold temperatures of winter, one of the worst problems a homeowner can face is frozen water pipes. This is a stressful problem because the damage from a pipe that remains frozen can wreak havoc in your home. You can’t control the temperatures outside in the winter, but you can take action and try to thaw pipes and prevent the problem from becoming worse. When you discover a trickle or no water coming out of one of your faucets, keep the faucet open while you try to thaw the pipe. This will let you know when the pipe is unfrozen when you hear water running again. It may take a few hours. Open the cabinet doors underneath the faucet to allow more warm air to get closer to the pipes. Remove any items that might be blocking the pipes. Simply having the cabinets shut can significantly lower the temperature around the pipes. Purchase a quality space heater. Place the space heater close to the cabinet and allow the warm air to heat the area. Do not leave the space heater plugged
