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"I called 'Rapid Rooter' for a frozen shower drain. They charged $450 for a 15-minute visit. The tech just poured hot water mixed with calcium chloride (ice melt) down the vent stack on the roof. It worked, but I could have done that myself. He warned that if the ice had cracked the cast iron trap, it would be $3k. Thankfully it didn't. " ⭐ 5 Stars – "The 'Hair Dryer + Shop Vac' Trick" By: RedGreen_Approved Date: Mar 2025 (Seasonal review)

Pro tip: Do NOT use a propane torch or hair dryer directly on PVC—you’ll melt the pipe. This cable is the only safe solution for a frozen interior shower trap." By: NomadMike Date: Feb 2025 shower drain frozen

By: ColdInTheNorth Date: Jan 2026

"I came up to the cabin for the weekend, ran the shower for 5 minutes, and suddenly water was backing up over my ankles. The drain was completely frozen solid. because that water sits in the pipe and re-freezes into a thicker plug. "I called 'Rapid Rooter' for a frozen shower drain

"My 5th wheel’s shower drain froze at 10°F. Since I couldn't run a heat cable inside the plastic underbelly, I poured a gallon of directly down the drain. Let it sit for 30 minutes. It slowly ate through the ice plug. Not a perfect fix (it left pink goo), but the water drained again. Deducted one star because you have to flush it 10 times before the smell goes away." ⭐ 2 Stars – "Plumber Emergency Service – Overcharged" By: DesperateInDetroit Date: Jan 2026 It worked, but I could have done that myself