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Plumbing question about leaving drip
Posted on 12/26/22 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 12/26/22 at 9:52 pm
We did an addition to back of home and have washing machine line running to far end of addition. Will leaving drip in kitchen sink be safeguard against water line freezing to the washing machine? It doesn’t make sense to me but I’m getting differing opinions.
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Posted on 12/26/22 at 9:54 pm to Bloodworth
No it will not.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 9:57 pm to Bloodworth
If the flow is not moving through the pipe, there is no protection. It's not complicated.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 9:58 pm to DamnGood86
Thanks... that’s what I thought
Posted on 12/26/22 at 9:59 pm to Bloodworth
Depends on the configuration of your plumbing. There will be certain spots in your plumbing that are prone to freezing…mainly pipes that are outside, in the attic or crawl space, or running in uninsulsted outside walls. You just need to keep a little water movement in those pipes that are freeze-prone.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 10:01 pm to DamnGood86
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If the flow is not moving through the pipe, there is no protection. It's not complicated.
I see where the OP is coming from. Over the past week I have read so many opinions online, including some from several plumbers, and also some geniuses on TD, saying that a small drip on one faucet will protect the whole house. Makes zero sense.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 10:02 pm to Bloodworth
You gotta run hot on the furthest faucets
Posted on 12/26/22 at 10:06 pm to indytiger
I had a toilet line freeze a few years ago, so now I drip everything except the washing machine, because there's no practical way to do it. For some reason, perhaps because it's next to the water heater, that line has never frozen anyway.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 10:22 pm to indytiger
A local TV station said you just needed one fixture dripping. Every situation is different, there's not a one size fits all solution.
If you have plumbing on an exterior wall, I would have it dripping. If you have plumbing in the attic, you need to think about having flow going through it.
You just have to think about where the cold can get to your pipes and plan for that.
If you have plumbing on an exterior wall, I would have it dripping. If you have plumbing in the attic, you need to think about having flow going through it.
You just have to think about where the cold can get to your pipes and plan for that.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 10:27 pm to Bloodworth
Turn off water, Unscrew from washer, put water line down drain and let it drip
Posted on 12/26/22 at 10:37 pm to DCtiger1
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Turn off water, Unscrew from washer, put water line down drain and let it drip
If the drain freezes you'll have water all over your utility room.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 10:40 pm to Bloodworth
Why not just set the washer to run in the middle of the night on the longest wash setting?
Posted on 12/26/22 at 10:55 pm to armsdealer
This past week I just got up in the middle of the night and ran a load of towels on hot as well as flushed the toilets (had to pee anyway) and started the dishwasher.
But in the past I just disconnected the hoses and let them drip into the tub all night. Then in the morning I rain the drain/spin cycle.
But in the past I just disconnected the hoses and let them drip into the tub all night. Then in the morning I rain the drain/spin cycle.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 11:19 pm to DamnGood86
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If you have plumbing on an exterior wall, I would have it dripping. If you have plumbing in the attic, you need to think about having flow going through it. You just have to think about where the cold can get to your pipes and plan for that.
Exactly right. There is no “one answer fits all” solution that you will find here, or anywhere on an internet search. Every house is different in many ways, or even just a few. You have to think about where the plumbing is and protect the vulnerable spots, like mentioned above.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 11:20 pm to Bloodworth
If the room is heated and the walls are insulated, there should be no problem. The only things I see freeze are hose bibs, outside pipes, and those new instant hot water heaters that sit halfway outside. Attic pipes can freeze but is rare if the house has good insulation.
Posted on 12/26/22 at 11:49 pm to Bloodworth
I cycled my toilet and set my dishwasher to run at 3am. No issues.
Dripping is just a safeguard against potential freezing. But if it’s not a steady drip, it will freeze. Sucks bc it’s a waste of water but alas here we are.
Dripping is just a safeguard against potential freezing. But if it’s not a steady drip, it will freeze. Sucks bc it’s a waste of water but alas here we are.
Posted on 12/27/22 at 12:11 am to idlewatcher
Did the same thing Thursday night till last night in BR. Pier and beam house. No issues. Better having a little higher water bill then expensive plumbing bill
Posted on 12/27/22 at 12:15 am to Bloodworth
I usually just go on a 5 day bender then go back to it and see what we got then. If you’re flooded, go back to drinking. Stay with that routine and eventually it’ll dry up.
This post was edited on 12/27/22 at 12:17 am
Posted on 12/27/22 at 12:35 am to Bloodworth
Well, if your plumbing all enters on one line and the enemy is expansion of the water when it freezes then if you can allow for a relief, in theory, one faucet does the trick. However, in some configurations the ice can create a plug which will prevent a pipe from relieving and then you may have a problem. In other words, who the hell can say for sure because every house is different
This post was edited on 12/27/22 at 12:57 am
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