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A pipe is frozen. Which thawing method does the City of Bellevue recommend?

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  1. Tap it with a hammer to crack the ice
  2. Pour hot water over rags wrapped around it
  3. Warm it with a propane torch

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  1. City of Bellevue: Prevent Frozen Pipes bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/utilities/manage-your-utility-services/water/prevent-frozen-pipes-and-if-one-breaks Checked 2026-10-10.

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