Here are some ways to prevent and thaw frozen pipes, including identifying the signs, causes and safe thawing techniques for ...

Turn on the faucet. As you heat the frozen pipe and the ice plug begins to melt, you want the water to be able to flow through. Running water through the pipe, as cold as it is, will help melt ice ...

Plumbers say be sure not to let too much water run during freezing temperatures because water pressure could suffer.

A cold wave will blow through Louisiana and bring with it below freezing temperatures. Here's how to prevent, and thaw, ...

let a pencil-sized stream of water flow through the faucet until normal heating is restored. Eliminate cold breezes and allow warm air to flow around the pipes to prevent freezing again.

let a pencil-sized stream of water flow through the faucet until normal heating is restored. Eliminate cold breezes and allow warm air to flow around the pipes to prevent freezing again.

As the frozen pipe is treated, keep the faucet on and, as the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow. Running water through the pipe will help to melt ice within the pipe.