I need any thoughts -- and solutions -- for a problem we just encountered in
NH. This past week was brutally cold (below zero for several days). We noticed
a stain/leak on the downstairs ceiling so we figured an upstairs copper line
had frozen and split. Upon further investigation, it was our top floor toilet.
The water was coming out from the wax seal, meaning a dirty water leak. I
removed the toilet. The waste line runs to the wall (an exterior wall) behind
the toilet and T's into the vent stack. Beneath the water I could see ICE in
the drain line. I tried to auger directly into the line but got maybe 16
inches before it hit the immovable iceberg. The T was totally frozen closed.
Any ideas what might be the cause (dead animal? Leaves?) And a who has a
solution -- both temporary and permanent? Many thanks, jk

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