What to do if the heating pipes are frozen

What should I do if the heating pipes are frozen? Summary of popular solutions across the network in the past 10 days

As winter approaches, temperatures plummet in many places, and frozen heating pipes have become a hot topic on social platforms recently. The following is a comprehensive summary of the most popular response methods and statistics in the past 10 days to help you quickly solve this common winter problem.

1. Heat analysis of the freezing problem of heating pipes in the entire network

2. Comparison of 5 practical thawing methods

3. Important matters needing attention

1.No baking over open flames: Recently, an accident involving the use of a spray gun to thaw a pipe caused a burst pipe in a certain place has triggered widespread discussion. This method has major safety hazards.

2.The order of thawing is important.: It should be defrosted gradually from the water outlet end to the water inlet end to avoid secondary damage caused by accumulation of steam pressure.

3.Prevention is better than remedy: Meteorological data shows that strong cold air will move southward in the next week. It is recommended that users who are not frozen should take pipe insulation measures in advance.

4. List of antifreeze supplies recommended by the entire network

5. Special reminder from experts

Professor Wang, an HVAC expert from the China Academy of Building Sciences, emphasized in a recent interview: "When the ambient temperature continues to be below -15°C, traditional insulation materials may fail. It is recommended to useElectric heating + intelligent temperature controlcombination plan. The 'Pipe Defrosting Artifact' that has become popular on Douyin recently is actually a variant of ordinary heating tape. Consumers should pay attention to identify regular products. "

6. Emergency handling procedures

1. Immediately close the relevant valves
2. Call the local heating service hotline
3. Use a container to catch thawing water leakage
4. Take photos to retain evidence of repair report
5. Track the processing progress in real time through small programs such as "Heating Butler"

The recent cold wave has affected a wide range of areas. It is recommended that users collect the solutions mentioned in this article and forward them to relatives and friends who may be in need. If you have better tips for defrosting, please share and discuss in the comment area.