Bath Tub Not Draining Cold Weather

If snow has drifted over your plumbing vent pipe, carefully clear it using a roof rake or broom (never climb a snowy roof). Pour a bucket of warm water down the vent from the roof to melt any internal ice.

Mix 1/2 cup of table salt with 1 gallon of warm (not boiling) water. Pour it slowly down the drain. Salt lowers the freezing point of water, helping to break down the ice. bath tub not draining cold weather

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As the mercury drops and winter sets in, many homeowners face a peculiar problem - their bathtub suddenly stops draining properly. You've washed away the day's stress, only to find yourself ankle-deep in water, with a tub that refuses to empty. What's behind this chilly conundrum? If snow has drifted over your plumbing vent