What to Do When Sink Pipes Freeze

Keep your faucet open. … Apply heat to the section of the pipe that is frozen. … Know what not to do. … Continue applying heat until water flow returns to normal. … Take swift action if the frozen pipes are located inside an exterior wall.

How do I unfreeze my sink pipes?

1. Hair Dryer- One of the easiest ways to thaw a pipe is by using a hairdryer. …
2. Heat Lamp or Portable Space Heater- Another method to thaw the pipe is to use a heat lamp or portable space heater.

What to do if your kitchen sink pipe is frozen?

Use a hair dyer; start away from the coldest part of the pipe and begin warming the pipe. Slowly move to the frozen area until water starts to flow from the faucet. If the area around the frozen pipe is wet, wrap hot towels or cloths around the pipe instead.