Tub Drain Frozen ((exclusive)) -

Few things are more frustrating than stepping into the shower, turning on the water, and watching it rise around your ankles instead of disappearing down the drain. If you live in a cold climate and the temperature has dropped below freezing, you may be facing a common winter plumbing problem: a frozen tub drain.

Before you panic or reach for a blowtorch, here is everything you need to know about why this happens, how to fix it safely, and how to prevent it from happening again. It seems counterintuitive. Your bathroom is inside your heated home, so how does the drain freeze? tub drain frozen

| Symptom | Frozen Drain | Clogged Drain | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Water drains very slowly or not at all | ✅ | ✅ | | Happens suddenly during a cold snap | ✅ | ❌ | | Other drains (sink, toilet) work fine | ✅ | ❌ (if main line is clogged) | | You hear gurgling from other fixtures | Sometimes | Often | | Cold draft coming from drain opening | ✅ | ❌ | Few things are more frustrating than stepping into