What is a Safe Way to Thaw Frozen Pipes?
There are some right ways and wrong ways to thaw frozen pipes. Wrong ways to thaw frozen pipes include using open flame, a blowtorch or a propane heater. Open flames present a fire hazard to the home, propane heaters may result in exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide, and using a blowtorch can cause the pipe to burst with hot boiling water steaming out. The Red Cross recommends that all of these methods should absolutely be avoided. Frozen pipes are mostly common in areas that are not typically cold. Areas with very cold temperatures and lots of snow tend to have well insulated piping. More temperate areas may have pipes outdoors and are thus exposed. One can prevent winter headaches by properly insulating pipes and relocating pipes when possible to warmer areas under a home or in a garage. This helps most people avoid the frozen pipe issue completely should an unusual cold snap occur. The easiest way to thaw frozen pipes is to open the water sources in the house. If one pipe is
