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There is no water coming out of any faucets in nor outside house temperature outside is 24degrees. pipes are frozen, but where? at the point of entry into house? should we shut off water supply? we have city water service no well

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I would start at the point of entry and work from there. Increase temperature by any safe method. You can use radiant heaters for crawl space or where it is dry and not a fire hazard. Open faucets on hot and cold side of bathtub or kitchen sink slightly. Open cabinet doors and increase temperature in the house. I would only use heat gun or hair dryer directly on pipes unless you have galvanized steel or copper piping in open area and then use torch sparingly. If you think you know where it is you can install heat tape and insulation. Just be carefule and good luck. Thank you.

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Be ready to turn off the water to the house. It is highly possible that the freeze has burst the pipes. You won't know until they thaw. You could have a house full of water then...
You are doing all the right things. Open a faucet that the pipe goes to, and continue to apply heat. the pressure in the pipe will eventually push the slush out of the faucet.
How cold is it? Is the pipe on an outside wall? Can you see the pipe?
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No water is coming out of faucets and all i did was accidentally turn it a little bit what should i do?

Ok I see your re-post.
If I understand correctly, no water is coming out of any faucet.

No cold water and no hot water.

1) First of all, cold water side of water system is totally unaffected by recirculation pump or timer on recirculation pump. Faucets are connected directly to cold water line that enters house from outside, and that line does not come in contact with recirculation pump.
2) If you have no cold water, check with neighbors to see if they have water.
3) Next, go outside and check ALL outdoor spigots and see if water comes out.
4) Is it possible that you have a frozen water pipe?

Do some checking and then repost another question.
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Water doesn't flow from the hot side. Was really cold last night. Is there a way to get it to flow?

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