Frozen Bath Drain Work -

Turn up the heat in the house and close the bathroom door. Place a small space heater (safe distance from water) near the tub for 30–60 minutes. Often, just raising the room temperature will start melting the ice.

Once you see slight drainage, slowly pour warm water—not boiling—down the overflow plate or drain. Start with a cup at a time. Boiling water can shatter PVC or crack old metal pipes. frozen bath drain

If your tub is on the second floor with exposed pipes below (crawlspace or basement), aim a space heater or hairdryer directly at the trap—the U-shaped bend under the tub. This is where ice usually forms. Turn up the heat in the house and close the bathroom door