Melting ice safely inside a frozen water pipe requires applying gentle, gradual heat from the outside. Begin by opening the faucet connected to the frozen line to allow melted water to escape. Use a household hair dryer, an electric heating pad, infrared heat lamps, or towels soaked in hot water wrapped securely around the frozen pipe section, working steadily from the faucet end back toward the ice source. Callout type="warning" title="Hygiene Warning": Never use open flames, propane torches, or high-intensity heat guns, as extreme localized thermal expansion will cause the pipe to rupture explosively. Verification: Check for leaks as water flow resumes.
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