frozen pipes

sk8wheeler · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Karma :

I think the water outlet from my washing machine/sink has become blocked probably with ice after all this snow and whatnot. Any advice how I can warm up the pipes without accidentally breaking them (I know my luck with DIY, it'll happen)?

SlimRick · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Karma :

If you can access them, leave a hot water bottle on them for an hour or so.

Ant · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

i'd check outside where they meet the drain first, probably covered in frozen leaves!
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Harold_Shand · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Karma :

Pour boiling water on them.
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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Hairdryer if you can't reach to get a hot water bottle on.

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Wait till summer
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Two kettles full of boiling water. One down the sink and one on the pipe outside.

sk8wheeler · Scooby Slapper Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Karma :

Thanks for the advice folks. I've had the pipe on the outside of the house off today and unblocked a load of nasty stuff (probably leaves I hope), and I've been pouring hot water down there like no one's business. If it doesn't work tonight, it's going to be hairdryers at fifty paces!