- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Cold water in kitchen not working — all other faucets are working.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 8:53 am
Posted on 1/22/25 at 8:53 am
Any suggestions? It’s our daughter in her rental home in north Mississippi. We told her to try to use a hair dry to thaw it out under the sink at lunchtime (she’s working).
Landlord said they can’t do anything at this point.
We have zero zero zero personal experience with frozen pipes.
Landlord said they can’t do anything at this point.
We have zero zero zero personal experience with frozen pipes.
This post was edited on 1/22/25 at 8:56 am
7
Posted on 1/22/25 at 8:58 am to tiger91
Sounds like you already know what to do.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:01 am to tiger91
Is that pipe along an outside wall?
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:11 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
quote:
Is that pipe along an outside wall?
Happened to us last year during that freeze. One of our bathrooms has a pipe that borders the brick and it got frozen, stayed frozen until it got warmer. All you can do is wait if that’s the case
I’m at a loss as to what to do bc that pipe is not accessible, I’ve just accepted anything below 15 or so and it’s going to freeze
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:18 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
It is.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:40 am to tiger91
Use another faucet till things warm up.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:41 am to ItzMe1972
Of course .. just didn’t know if there’s anything to do now. She’s worried about it bursting and then flooding her home.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:46 am to tiger91
I understand, didn't mean to be snarky.
My plumber said that freezing pipes do not leak, but the thawing ones do.
My plumber said that freezing pipes do not leak, but the thawing ones do.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:58 am to ItzMe1972
They’re going to be freezing every night through Saturday .. 23 is the highest low and highs mid 40s.
How long does it typically need to be above freezing for these to thaw/melt?
And she’s grateful it’s just one faucet - her friends have zero water .. not even in the toilets.
How long does it typically need to be above freezing for these to thaw/melt?
And she’s grateful it’s just one faucet - her friends have zero water .. not even in the toilets.
This post was edited on 1/22/25 at 9:59 am
Posted on 1/22/25 at 10:10 am to tiger91
My house had one spot in the attic where the pex pipe wasn’t insulated and close to the eave. It froze right there before I found and Insulated it.
Don’t know how comfortable you are with this but Maybe similar situation where she could look in attic. Could also leave attic door open and may raise temp a few degrees where it would thaw
Don’t know how comfortable you are with this but Maybe similar situation where she could look in attic. Could also leave attic door open and may raise temp a few degrees where it would thaw
Posted on 1/22/25 at 10:24 am to geauxfortwo
Hmmm I don’t think that she has an attic. Ac unit and water heater are all in a closet .. house is one story.
Thanks though.
Thanks though.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 10:37 am to tiger91
Open cabinet and clear out everything. Leave it open and point a space heater at it. Leave the faucet open.
Once it thaws it will start running, hopefully nothing cracked. Leave the cabinets open for the next few nights so warm arm from the house can circulate in there.
Once it thaws it will start running, hopefully nothing cracked. Leave the cabinets open for the next few nights so warm arm from the house can circulate in there.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 10:44 am to tiger91
Figure out where your water meter is and how to turn off your water. Some houses have a shutoff valve closer to the house that may be easier to turn off than the meter. When the pipe thaws, if it leaks, turn the water off at the meter/ shutoff valve so it doesn't flood the house and only turn it on when you need water to flush toilets, etc.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 2:12 pm to tiger91
quote:
Landlord said they can’t do anything at this point.
Why is she so concerned if the landlord isn't? If it freezes and causes a burst and the landlord was notified, its their responsibility. Your daughter is working so there's no reason to care at this point.
Its likely on an outside wall and the water line froze. The only thing you can do as said is to wait until it thaws out and go from there. You can often times take a hair dryer and manually thaw it out if need be.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 3:37 pm to baldona
quote:
If it freezes and causes a burst and the landlord was notified, its their responsibility. Your daughter is working so there's no reason to care at this point.
What? If the pipe burst and damages her personal property. The landlord has no responsibility to replace those items. The daughter would have to pay out of pocket or at least be out her deductible and possibly depreciation if she doesn’t have a replacement cost renters policy.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 5:09 pm to weadjust
Right. And she does indeed have a renters policy but it’s hers to see about and I have no idea if she bought flood coverage.
She did text that it’s working again and so far no isseis.
Thanks to those who were helpful.
She did text that it’s working again and so far no isseis.
Thanks to those who were helpful.
Posted on 1/23/25 at 12:33 pm to tiger91
I lived in Colorado for several years and had this happen a couple of times while I was there. Have her open the cabinets and leave the faucet that is frozen on when she is home. Eventually, it will break free. Mine broke free at 3 AM….it makes a hell of a racket when it does!
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News