Do you know freezing temperatures have potential threats to your home plumbing system?
Well, I think you understand that "Drain Lines" carries the spillage from our home plumbing to the discharge point and hence clean the system. It also works as a vent to allow air to enter the draining system. And, as a homeowner, you can’t overlook to have such a facility running smoothly.
Remember, as the water freezes, it will expand and burst pipes quite easily. And, worse still, if you don't notice as soon as a drain line is frozen, it can block the whole drainage system and push waste spill into the yard.
So, today we're going to explore a few thawing approaches to keep your drain lines up and running and help you avoid awful situations. Don’t think, however, that these techniques guarantee you can carry out any thawing attempt yourself. Indeed, there is some risk involved. So, unless you are confident, we suggest calling experts to address any serious issues.
How to Thaw Out a Frozen Drain Line?
Well, there are several methods to try. But, the first step begins with planning and locating the frozen pipe as early as possible. If the part of your frozen drain pipe is visible like those Stand PVC pipes, Fixture drains (shower/sink drain), P – Traps Extension, or Toilet Traps, we can simply use a hair dryer to move back and forth along the frozen pipe until it clears the ice blockage. For a frozen septic drain line first, we need to find the line trap, lift it and snake a garden hose from the septic tank end with support from a hot water source (often a utility room) to run warm water into the system and slowly thaw blocking freeze-ups.
Why Drain Lines Freezes?
Many reasons can lead to a frozen drain line. Let’s see the most likely causes here:
• Lack of Proper Pipe Insulation.
• Pipes Exposed to Extreme Cold.
• Poorly Pitched Septic Line.
• Infrequent or No Use of the Plumbing System for a while.
• Septic Line Installed Above or Too Close to the Local Frosting Level.
• Thermostat set at a Lower Setting leading to insufficient heat inside a building etc.
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