Frozen Drain Line [hot]

If you have standing water near your furnace or a wet ceiling, call a local HVAC pro immediately. A frozen drain line can turn into a $5,000 water damage claim in just 24 hours.

| Prevention Method | Difficulty | Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Ensure water runs downhill) | Medium | $0 | | Install Heat Tape (Thermostatically controlled) | Easy | $30-$60 | | Add Pipe Insulation (Foam sleeves over exposed pipe) | Easy | $10 | | Pour RV Antifreeze (1 cup into the drain pan - non-toxic only ) | Easy | $8 | | Relocate the Drain (Route inside instead of outside) | Hard | $$$ | frozen drain line

It seems counterintuitive—shouldn't running water prevent freezing? Not always. A drain line usually freezes due to a combination of factors: If you have standing water near your furnace

If the freeze is close to the drain opening: Not always

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