How To Thaw Frozen Kitchen Sink Pipes

Apply heat to the frozen area.Close the cabinets and the pipes are likely to freeze once again.

Wrap electrical heat tape around the pipe in a spiral, being careful to prevent overlap.This means that the frozen section of pipe is after the sink in the original bathroom, but before the tub in the same bathroom.Slowly move the heat source back and forth along the pipe.

Attach the heat tape to the frozen pipe using electrical tape.Wrap an electronic heating pad around the pipe.

Here are a few tips to safely and efficiently thaw out frozen pipes:The spruce / tessa cooper.Wrap pipes in heat tape.

Find the pipe that is frozen or blocked and as long it isn't damaged, defrost it by turning up the thermostat.Do not wrap the heat tape around the pipe.

Add salt to frozen drains where you can't reach the pipe.This can be done in several ways:Grip the pipe and feel if it is unusually cold or the pipe has frost on it.

Shut off water to the house.Next, wrap the pipe and heat tape with foam pipe insulation.

Use a hair dryer, heat lamp, infrared lamp, electric heating pad, or a specialized heat gun to gently warm the frozen pipe.Open all faucets, both hot and cold water, to just a trickle, to keep water moving in the pipes to help to prevent icing.By keeping the faucet open water can run through the pipe, which will speed up the thawing process.

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