[Insert Date] Prepared For: Homeowner / Property Management

If you have access to the pipe (in a basement or crawlspace) and it is frozen solid, apply .

: Pouring warm—but not boiling—water down the drain can slowly melt internal ice. You can also use a mixture of salt and hot water to lower the freezing point of the ice, though its effectiveness is sometimes debated among professionals.

: Using a blowtorch or any open flame is a leading cause of house fires during pipe-thawing attempts. 4. Long-Term Prevention

Improper thawing techniques can lead to catastrophic pipe failure or fire hazards.