AUBREY – With freezing temperatures in North Texas, pipes are already bursting across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. CBS News Texas spent the day with a plumber who shared tips to keep homes protected.
One family in Denton County woke up Monday morning to a burst pipe that flooded their closet and bathroom. Plumbers like Anthony Ladd with Baker Brothers Plumbing stepped in to help.
“Whenever there is an attachment to it, it prevents it from being able to drain,” Ladd said. “The water turned off here. This section couldn’t drain and so it popped.”
To avoid waking up to a burst pipe, follow these simple steps to winterize your home, such as dripping your faucets, especially those located on the outside perimeter of the home…