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Last edited Thu Feb 18, 2021, 07:35 PM - Edit history (4)
So I lost heat and was using space heaters. The guys came to try to thaw out the pipes in the living room. It was looking good. My son's room looks ok too. But when they got to my room, there is a split so they will have to replace pipes. The question now is where did the water go? Ok they went to get stuff and came back. We'll see what happens. Making hole in closet to fix the minor leak that was found. These guys are awesome. I know I lucked out big time. I just have to clean my room afterwards because I had to put a bunch of stuff on my bed and moved stuff around so they could access the closet. There was a leak through the wall but the water went outside. Ok then heat is back. Hallelujah. I really lucked out big time. Feeling pretty grateful and relieved.
ret5hd
(20,491 posts)If "the guys" saw the problem as soon as the pipe thawed and shut off the water, you may have had little to none. When the pipe is frozen, it doesn't necessarily leak...it's frozen.
It sounds like I lucked out and it could have been worse.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,338 posts)Or did they get Flex Seal?
Good that they saw the split before the thaw, saved from much damage.
Lotusflower70
(3,077 posts)Maybe next time. Hopefully no next time. Yes they are replacing the pipe.
Brother Buzz
(36,416 posts)Perhaps it's still in the pipes, and the ice dam is holding it back. If your guys are any good, they will thaw the main shut-off valve first and close it.
Lotusflower70
(3,077 posts)Valves are off. Tested for leaks. One minor one was found.