How do I know if my pipes are frozen?
Little or no water from a faucet in freezing weather, frost on exposed pipes, or a strange smell from drains. Thaw slowly with warm air, never an open flame.
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Answered by MyLocalWaterDamagePros · Leaks and sources
Little or no water from a faucet in freezing weather, frost on exposed pipes, or a strange smell from drains. Thaw slowly with warm air, never an open flame.
Key points
- Weak or no flow.
- Frost on pipes.
- Thaw gently.
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