Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Dec 9, 2009, 05:51 PM
    Nothing comes out of my faucet
    I am getting no water from my faucet or sprayer. It has been blowing freezing a couple of days now and I am guessing somewhere the lines are frozen
    All my other sinks work. I know very little about plumbing so please explain your answers well
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #2

    Dec 9, 2009, 05:52 PM

    Wow that should have been below freezing
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #3

    Dec 9, 2009, 05:55 PM

    So no hot and no cold at all, not even a drop. How cold is your outside temp? While we talk about this you might want to close your incoming main supply and open some taps to release the pressure in all the pipes. Come back when you are done.
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #4

    Dec 9, 2009, 06:07 PM

    It is currently 10 degrees outside
    Where would I find the main water shut off?
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #5

    Dec 9, 2009, 06:09 PM

    Where the water line enters the home, front wall of basement if you have one. Do you know where your water meter is located, should be close to that
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #6

    Dec 9, 2009, 06:25 PM
    Ok I found it
    I turned it off and then ran hot and cold water and get no water from either of the sinks upstairs
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #7

    Dec 9, 2009, 06:30 PM

    That's Ok for now, we just want to stop new water from entering the house a drain some of the water under pressure already inside. If you have a frozen pipe and it cracked we'd get a leak when we thaw the pipe. Is the kitchen sink and is it on an outside wall? Bet it is.
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #8

    Dec 9, 2009, 06:34 PM
    Ok so can I close the valves since there is no water coming out?
    It is the kitchen sink and yes it is on an outside wall
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #9

    Dec 9, 2009, 06:37 PM

    Ever been this cold before where you are, did the pipes freeze then? While we are doing all this posting leave the cabinet doors open and place a fan or heater blowing intothe cabinet. Come back and answer the questions after you place the heater or fan
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #10

    Dec 9, 2009, 06:44 PM
    I am sure it has been but this has never happened the three years I have lived here
    Put heater under sink
    The cabinet doors have been open all day
    All sinks upstairs are calling for hot and cold water
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #11

    Dec 9, 2009, 06:51 PM

    Before you go to bed tonight open the kitchen faucets and turn your main back on. If you get a good water flow it was a frozen pipe. Check for leaks because frozen pipes can crack. Allow the faucet to dribble all night to prevent refreezing. Plan to open the back wall of the cabinet so you can get better insulation in there or at least a pipe heat tape.
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #12

    Dec 9, 2009, 07:03 PM

    OK thank you very much
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #13

    Dec 9, 2009, 07:08 PM

    I will be here for at least another 3 hours on and off so let us know how it goes
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #14

    Dec 9, 2009, 08:20 PM

    Just turned water back on and nothing...
    nwrthychld482's Avatar
    nwrthychld482 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #15

    Dec 9, 2009, 08:35 PM
    I am going to let my home warranty people figure it out
    That is what I have it for thanks for all your help
    I am guessing the pipe is frozen in my garage and there is no way I can heat that even my basement (right next to my garage is pretty cold)

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Need to replace 'O' rings and Gaskets in Delta Faucet [ 1 Answers ]

My Delta faucet which is probably 30 years old constantly drips. I have replaced the shower head so know it is the faucet. It is a single handle push up for on and twist to the right or left for temperature control. How do I replace the o rings and gaskets? Thank you

Water suppressor needed on lavatory faucet and shower faucet? [ 1 Answers ]

Are water suppressors needed in the bathroom sink faucet and the shower stub out also? And can you just use a length of pipe on a T, or must you use those copper chambers? (cpvc system) thanks

Low hot water pressure from kichen faucet only- 1 handle faucet [ 7 Answers ]

Hi. My question is similar to one asked a few posts ago except this is a 1 handle faucet. I plan on maintaining the boiler from now on but I have to fix the flow problem first. I disconnected the hot water supply line to the faucet and the pressure is excellent so I assume the problem is in the...


View more questions Search