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2. How homeowners can prevent pipes from freezing during winter

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   In cases where the location of the frozen pipe cannot be located or it is not accessible, it is best to call a licensed plumber. For the latest weather news, check back on AccuWeather.com .

3. How to prevent pipes from freezing in your home (and how to ...

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   As the frozen pipes are treated, water will begin to melt and flow through the frozen areas. The running water through the pipe will help melt the ice. Apply heat to frozen pipes until full water ...

4. How to Fix Your Frozen Pipes, According to Experts - AOL

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   Wrap the pipe with a hot towel: Soak it in hot water and wrap it around the frozen section. Apply a salt solution : Mix salt with warm water and apply it to the frozen area. Salt lowers the ...

5. How to keep your pipes from freezing during cold temperatures ...

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   Avoid applying flames to thaw pipes. Do not try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could cause a fire hazard. Consider a hair dryer as a possible heat source (with caution).

6. Trace heating - Wikipedia

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   A similar principle can be applied to process piping carrying fluids which may congeal at low temperatures, for example, tars or molten sulfur. Hit-temperature trace heating elements can prevent blockage of pipes. Industrial applications for trace heating range from chemical industry, oil refineries, nuclear power plants, food factories.

7. Ground freezing - Wikipedia

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   Cross section of a ground freezing pipe as used in the Big Dig. Ground freezing is a construction technique used in circumstances where soil needs to be stabilized so it will not collapse next to excavations, or to prevent contaminants spilled into soil from being leached away. [1] Ground freezing has been used for at least one hundred years.

8. Should I turn off water if pipes are frozen? How to keep ...

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   If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you can not thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber. Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you ...

9. 10 Tricks to Thaw Frozen Pipes So They Don’t Burst ... - AOL

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   The real disaster often occurs as the ice thaws and water flows freely into your home, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Here’s how to thaw frozen pipes to protect your house. The post 10 ...