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RE: [VAL] Heat's on, pipes frozen?



Were you connected to an outside water faucet?  If so, that is what froze
(you always need to leave an inside faucet cracked if you want to have a
chance at NOT freezing the water hose outside).  As you have NO water, then
the frozen section has to be in the line either leading from the outside
water source (ie if connected to outside source), or the pipes to/frm the
water pump.  The pump itself could be frozen as well.  Hopefully when things
thaw, you will have been very lucky and no damage, but be prepared for one
or more leaks.  The older A/S were always plumbed with copper and it is
totally intolerant of even minor freezing.  Fortunately it can be repaired
or replaced if needed. 

David