Home & Garden Maintenance & Repairs

How to Unthaw a Frozen Bathtub Drain

By Home & Garden Last updated Tuesday, July/02/2024

1). Turn on the faucet to keep the water running. Water that sits in the pipes is susceptible to freezing, and causes flow issues.
2). Plug a blow dryer into a nearby electrical outlet, and set the blow dryer to a high heat setting. Aim the blow dryer at the section of the pipe that's frozen to melt the water.
3). Soak two to three towels in hot water, and wrap the towels around the frozen pipes until the water pressure returns to normal.
4). Plug in a space heater and place the heater near the pipes. Turn on the heater and point it directly at the pipes until the water quickly drains from the tub.
5). Wrap an electric heating pad around the pipes and plug the pad into an electrical outlet. Turn the pad on and leave it on until the draining returns to normal.