If you’ve tried heat for several hours and nothing drains, or if you see a crack in the pipe (water leaking from the ceiling below), stop. A plumber can use a steam machine to thaw the line safely and replace any burst sections of the trap.
A frozen shower P-trap is a common winter plumbing headache, often occurring in homes with crawl spaces, poorly insulated exterior walls, or slabs exposed to extreme cold. Because the P-trap is designed to always hold a small amount of standing water to block sewer gases, it is the first point in your drainage system to freeze when temperatures drop. Signs Your Shower P-Trap is Frozen shower p trap frozen
– Use a hair dryer on high heat, aiming the nozzle into the shower drain. For better access, remove the drain cover. Never use an open flame (like a propane torch) on a plastic trap—it will melt. If you’ve tried heat for several hours and