In the event that you realize that your faucets no longer provide running water during a cold spell, there is a good chance some where along the way your pipe is frozen. There are some methods one could take to thaw a frozen pipe, once the affected area is located. It’s important to note that there could be multiple sections of pipe that are frozen. Once you’ve located the frozen section, you can try these steps, as seen on eHow.com:
- Open the faucet nearest the pipe, if possible. Do not force it.
- Wrap the pipe in a towel and secure it with duct tape.
- Pour boiling water over the towel. Repeat until the water has thawed and runs through the faucet.
- Alternatively, wrap the pipe in a heating pad or place a heat lamp next to it. If you lack one of these, try a handheld hair dryer or a small electric heater.
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