North Texas Plumbers See Spike in Freeze-Related Pipe Repairs After Thaw

Post-Freeze Plumbing Issues Emerge

• ❄️ As North Texas thaws from recent ice and snow, homeowners are discovering pipe bursts and water damage that occurred during the cold snap.
• 💡 Many believed they had taken precautions, only to find damage after returning home or turning on faucets.

Homeowner's Precautions and Experience

• 🏠 Scott Blackstock returned home to find his bathroom faucet running at full pressure, indicating a pipe had burst despite his efforts.
• 💧 He had turned off the water at the source and drained his faucets, believing this would prevent issues.
• ⚠️ Scott suspects water in his second-floor water heater froze and caused the pipe to burst, highlighting that even with precautions, Mother Nature can prevail.

Plumber's Response and Advice

• 🛠️ Bryson Walker and Luke from Clearwater Plumbers have been responding to numerous freeze-related repair calls since the temperature rose.
• 📍 They located Scott's damaged pipe behind the wall, noting that undetected leaks could have caused major flooding throughout the house.
• 💡 For those home during a freeze, dripping faucets is recommended.
• ✈️ For those away during a freeze warning, fully draining the home is the best way to lower the risk of pipe bursts, though copper pipes can still freeze and split.