When your relaxing bath turns into a standing pool of cold water, you likely have a frozen pipe. This usually happens when drain lines run through uninsulated crawl spaces or along exterior walls during a deep freeze.
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| Action | Consequence | |--------|-------------| | Propane torch | Melts PVC, ignites wood framing, damages tub finish | | Boiling water | Cracks porcelain enamel or cast iron | | Metal snake/auger | Cannot break ice; may puncture frozen, brittle pipe | | Automotive antifreeze | Toxic, environmental hazard, illegal to pour into drains | how to unfreeze a bathtub drain
Wrap them tightly around the frozen section of the drain pipe. When your relaxing bath turns into a standing
For chronic problem areas, install electric heat tape that triggers when temperatures drop. ignites wood framing