Easy Hack to Fix a Frozen Pipe
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When the temperature drops below 32F, the water inside the pipes freezes. And when water freezes, it expands, which can cause the pipe to crack or burst. It can cause water damage to your walls, floors, and belongings and may even flood your room. You surely do not want those to happen as they can cost a lot of money to repair.
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If it ever happens to you, try this simple hack to fix a frozen pipe. I saw this video on TikTok from americanredcross and thought someone might experience this problem this winter, so I am sharing it with everyone. If you live alone, make sure to remember this trick so you know what to do when the problem arises.
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How to Fix a Frozen Pipe
Step 1:
Start by turning off the water at the main shutoff valve. Open your faucet so that when the ice begins to melt, it will come out.
Step 2:
Use a hair dryer or portable space heater to thaw the frozen pipe. Simply turn your hairdryer to high heat and point your hair dryer to the frozen area about a few inches away until full water pressure comes back to your sink. It may take some time, but it is a safe way to do it. If you don’t have a hair dryer or portable space heater, you can use a heating pad. Just wrap the frozen pipe with a heating pad and wait until the water is coming down your sink.
If it doesn’t work or you can’t access the frozen area, this is when you need to call the plumber.
Easy Hack to Fix a Frozen Pipe
