Frozen | Bathtub Drain

: Is the tub on an exterior wall or in a poorly insulated part of the house?

If the tub is full of water and the drain is frozen solid:

Use a on a high setting, moving it back and forth along the frozen section. bathtub drain frozen

Since both cause standing water, check these signs to confirm it's ice:

Do you have (e.g., a basement or crawlspace)? Are your pipes PVC (plastic) or metal ? Are other drains in the house also slow, or just the tub? : Is the tub on an exterior wall

: Can you see frost on the drain plate or pipes? How to Prevent it from Happening Again

Water is standing in the bathtub (does not drain), or drains extremely slowly, due to an ice blockage in the trap or downstream pipe. This typically occurs when the tub is in an unheated area (e.g., a cabin, addition over a crawlspace, or exterior wall) during sub-freezing weather. Are your pipes PVC (plastic) or metal

Tips for Thawing Frozen Pipes - Lakeway Municipal Utility District