Shower P Trap Frozen ((top)) 🔖 🆕

Bottom line: Be patient, use gentle heat, and never rush to pour chemicals into ice.

If the blockage is ice, chemical drain cleaner will simply pool on top of it. When it eventually thaws, you’ll have a highly corrosive liquid surging through your pipes—dangerous for you and potentially damaging to old metal plumbing. shower p trap frozen

Here’s what you need to know to fix it safely. Bottom line: Be patient, use gentle heat, and

The P-trap is that curved pipe under your shower. Its job is to hold a small amount of water to block sewer gases. Because that water sits stagnant, it’s vulnerable to freezing when frigid air leaks through uninsulated walls or a poorly sealed foundation. Bottom line: Be patient