my boiler froze a few days ago and we haven't had eat since then. how can i thaw it?
USA You should most definitely call a licensed plumber / heating contractor. If the boiler froze and expanded at all, the seals between the boiler sections have expanded and will leak. Not might leak, but WILL leak. If you are not familiar with boiler and cast iron principles, please do not attempt to thaw it out and turn it on. Boilers are put together in cast iron sections. Gaskets are placed between sections. The sections are pressed-fit at the factory. Some have through bolts to hold them together. Then, the outside sheet metal skin is put on to make it look nice. I very strongly advise you to have a licensed heating contractor specializing in boilers do the work. For the most accurate advice, please contact the boiler manufacturer. Give them all the details - temperature, how long the boiler was frozen, etc.. They can help.
alternate heat,such as kerosene heaters or something similar to heat it up,warning watch for leaks in piping and boiler itself as it may have cracked due to freezing
