Be Safe While Thawing Frozen Pipes

(Undated) — With below-freezing temperatures continuing, you are reminded to leave water dripping somewhere in buildings where pipes are prone to freezing. According to a report from State Farm Insurance, Illinois ranks number one in the nation for frozen pipe damage. If your pipes do freeze, HowStuffWorks.com offers a couple of steps to thaw them safely. Step one, open faucets so steam produced by your thawing activities will be able to escape. Step two, start thawing at the faucet and work back toward the other end of the frozen section. They say you should never use a torch or other direct high heat on plastic pipes. They suggest trying a heat lamp or hair dryer as the heat source. These work slower but are much safer. Learn more information about how to thaw your pipes below.

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