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.
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You surely do not want those to happen as they can cost a lot of money to repair.
If it ever happens to you, try this simple hack to fix a frozen pipe.
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.
It may take some time, but it is a safe way to do it.
If you dont have a hair dryer or portable space heater, you could use a heating pad.
Just wrap the frozen pipe with a heating pad and wait until the water is coming down your sink.
Common places for frozen pipes are exterior walls or places without insulation.
DONT use a blowtorch or propane heater, which are likely to cause a fire.
No one wants that!
you could prevent frozen pipes by opening cabinets to allow warm air to circulate around the plumbing.
Turn your faucet on to just a drip to keep water running, which helps prevent pipes from freezing.
