Clearing A Frozen Drain Pipe [ 1080p - 8K ]

Pour about half a cup of rock salt or table salt down the drain. Follow it with a gallon of very hot water.

If multiple fixtures are backed up, the blockage is likely in the main waste line where it exits the house or in a portion of the pipe exposed to crawlspace air. clearing a frozen drain pipe

Never use an open flame (like a blowtorch) to thaw a pipe. This is a leading cause of house fires and can cause the water inside to boil and explode the pipe. 5. Thawing a Main Line or Outdoor Drain If the freeze is deep in the ground or in an outdoor stack: Pour about half a cup of rock salt

If you can see the frozen pipe under a sink or in a basement: Never use an open flame (like a blowtorch) to thaw a pipe