Frozen Pipe Repair in Dallas–Fort Worth

Hard freezes are infrequent here, which is exactly why so much North Texas plumbing is exposed — attic runs, garage walls, and outdoor hose bibs that would be buried or insulated in a colder climate.

A frozen pipe has two problems: no water now, and possibly a split that reveals itself when it thaws.

Symptoms and problems

• • No water or a thin trickle at one or more fixtures during a freeze
• • Frost or condensation on visible pipe
• • A bulge or deformity in a pipe
• • Water appearing suddenly once temperatures rise
• • One bathroom out while the rest of the house works

Common causes

• • Uninsulated pipe in an attic, garage, or exterior wall
• • A hose left connected to a bib through a freeze
• • Wind exposure at a crawlspace or open soffit
• • Extended sub-freezing temperatures

Typical solutions

• • Opening the affected faucet so melting water has an exit
• • Applying gentle warmth — never an open flame — to accessible pipe
• • Shutting off the main if a split is suspected
• • Replacing damaged sections and insulating exposed runs
• • Installing freeze-resistant hose bibs

When to get professional help

If you cannot reach the frozen section, if pressure does not return after thawing, or if water appears anywhere unexpected, stop and get help before more damage occurs.