Avoid Home Damage from Frozen Pipes
Texas Department of Insurance AUSTIN - Texas weather can change quickly, especially in the winter. A fast-moving cold front can cause temperatures to drop below freezing within hours. Outdoor pipes, pipes in unheated areas, and pipes that run along uninsulated exterior walls can burst if the water in them freezes and expands. This can shatter pipe seals or the pipes themselves, sending water pouring through your house. You can avoid thousands of dollars of damage to your walls, ceilings, carpets, and furniture by taking a few simple measures to protect your home. Before the Freeze · Protect faucets, outdoor pipes, and exposed pipes in unheated areas by wrapping them with rags, newspaper, trash bags, or plastic foam. · Insulate your outdoor water meter box and be sure its lid is on tight. · Cover any vents around your home's foundation. · Drain and store water hoses indoors. · Protect outdoor electrical pumps. · Drain swimming pool circulation systems or keep the pump motor running...