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As the mercury drops and winter sets in, many homeowners face a peculiar problem - their bathtub suddenly stops draining properly. You've washed away the day's stress, only to find yourself ankle-deep in water, with a tub that refuses to empty. What's behind this chilly conundrum? bath tub not draining cold weather
This is the most common cause of kitchen and bathroom sluggishness in winter. Over time, cooking oils, bath oils, and soap scum coat the inside of your pipes. In the summer, these substances remain viscous or liquid. However, when the ambient temperature drops—especially in a crawlspace, basement, or exterior wall—the temperature inside the pipe drops. That slick coating of oil and soap solidifies into a waxy, rock-hard blockage. It acts like cholesterol in an artery, narrowing the passageway until water can no longer pass. Call a professional if: As the mercury drops
If snow has drifted over your plumbing vent pipe, carefully clear it using a roof rake or broom (never climb a snowy roof). Pour a bucket of warm water down the vent from the roof to melt any internal ice. This is the most common cause of kitchen