Obviously we are in a bit of a chill, and I just returned off of a business trip from Tampa. I just turned off my outside lines to a carriage house that appears to have frozen. What is the proper way to de-thaw them once we get warmer? Is it going to be an issue where I def. will be in need of a plumber. I have no water leaking now, but I know that usually that happens once de-thawed. Is it a definite problem, or is there something I can do now to prevent it, ie hairdryer et al.?
Thanks
Like Nakman said, all those things will help. Question is, the pipes/hose that runs to your cariage house, is it copper or a hose? If it is a hose no big deal really. If it is a copper pipe and was full of water when the freeze started you may be out of luck.
If you can turn of the water inthe house to the cariage house do that ASAP. THen go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy some HEATED PIPE WRAP. It wraps around your pipe and plugs into the wall. THen it will heat your pipe so that it won't freeze, depending on the lenght of the pipe. If your pipe is long then you can add one in the carriage house too, heating it from both sides. If you can not turn of the pipes to the C house I would still do the same and while at HD buy some on/off valves and install them ASAP.
If you need some more info call me, I have done this at all our rental homes and our own homes, it is the best way to prevent a flood, don't ask me how I know.
Tom 303-829-0703 Cell or 720-981-0306.