North Texas plumber offers vital tips as freezing temperatures cause pipes to burst

Expert winterizing tips from a North Texas plumber 01:48

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.

Ladd said it’s also important to know how to turn your water completely off in an emergency. “Your home shut-off valve turns the water off to the home. It can be located in the laundry room, the garage, or even in your flower bed. It’s very important to know where your home shut-off valve is and if it’s functioning. Your key things are going to be to disconnect hoses from outdoor faucets and cover them with insulation around them.”

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