If there's one thing about Texas, it's that the weather will keep you on your toes. Here are a few tips to share with clients, friends, and family to help everyone prepare their homes!
Days Before a Freeze:
- Wrap outdoor and indoor pipes in unheated areas.
- Remove water hoses and wrap outdoor pipes.
- Drain and turn off your lawn sprinkler system.
- Turn off the water to your clothes washer if it’s in an unheated garage.
- If you leave your house before a freeze, turn off the water at the shutoff valve and leave your heat on.
Protecting Your Pipes:
- Open cabinets under sinks to let your house’s heat warm the pipes.
- If your pipes freeze, turn off the water at the shutoff valve. This prevents broken pipes from leaking into your house after they thaw.
- Let faucets drip from the cold and hot taps or run water through your indoor faucets, hot and cold, before you go to sleep.
For more information on how to be prepared for a wintery Texas season, click here.