Fixing a frozen drain requires applying gentle, consistent heat—such as a hairdryer, heat lamp, or hot, salted water—while avoiding open flames and boiling water, which can damage pipes. Prevention involves insulating exposed pipes and letting faucets drip during extreme cold to maintain water movement. For detailed, professional advice, see the guide at Drain Express . Facebook +4 AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses Copy Creating a public link... You can now share this thread with others Good response Bad response 5 sites Frozen pipe issue in old house? - Facebook Feb 2, 2569 BE —

Before you start thawing, ensure your main water shut-off valve is accessible. If a pipe has cracked due to ice expansion, you won't know it until the ice melts—and water starts spraying everywhere. Be ready to shut it off if things go wrong.

You have a frozen drain.