What to Do if Your Pipes Freeze

Published On: November 26th, 2018|Categories: Blog, How-To, Tips|

Aspen winters can be pretty rough – and it’s not unheard of for pipes to freeze.
So what do you do if your pipes freeze? Here’s how to tackle the issue.

What to Do if Your Pipes Freeze

First things first: When there’s no water coming out of the faucet, the first thing you should do is call a plumber. It’s a sign that you may have frozen pipes – especially in one of our famous cold snaps – but it could lead to even bigger trouble.
If you don’t want to call a plumber, you can try defrosting them yourself. Just be smart about it; if you need a plumber, call one, because the damage a burst pipe can do will end up costing you much more than a housecall from a plumber.

How to Defrost Your Pipes

Turn off the water at the main shut-off valve before you do anything. If you thaw a pipe that’s split, you’ll have a flood on your hands!
You can use a space heater near the frozen area on the pipe, but don’t try to prop it up anywhere – electricity and water don’t mix, so if it falls, you’ll have bigger problems. You can also use electrical heating tape, which may need to be plugged in, but never, ever use:

A blowtorch
A propane heater
Kerosene
A charcoal stove
Any other flammable device or substance

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