{"id":4268,"date":"2019-04-01T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T09:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/frisco-tx-puroclean-restoration-specialists\/?p=4268"},"modified":"2026-07-04T19:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T19:31:59","slug":"warm-weather-and-burst-pipes","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/frisco-tx-puroclean-restoration-specialists\/blog\/warm-weather-and-burst-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Frozen Pipes and Warm Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the temperatures rise and North Texas enters the spring season, homeowners often head outdoors to prepare their yards for warmer weather. The thought of frozen faucets is likely far from their minds. And with highs in the 70s, it would seem the risk for burst pipes is long gone. However, it\u2019s possible that the real damage<\/a> from arctic temperatures doesn\u2019t occur until months later, once the water spigot turns on for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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When temperatures drop below freezing,<\/a> water inside pipes solidifies and expands. If the water expands too much, the pipes can crack. Or, an ice blockage backs up the flow of water, increasing the pressure and bursting the pipe. To avoid these hazards, homeowners insulate the valve on the exterior of the house or drip the faucets.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if the valves weren\u2019t insulated, or the temperature dropped<\/a> exceptionally<\/span> below the usual winter threshold, you may still be at risk for burst pipes. Many of today\u2019s faucets are part of a frost-free system. This system serves as protection during winter weather, but can also cause a leak to be delayed. For many homeowners, that isn’t until the faucet turns on in the spring.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know if I Have a Burst Pipe?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oftentimes, water damage<\/a> can be obvious. You may walk into your kitchen to find several inches of standing water flooding the room. Or, you might notice a drastic color change in your drywall, signaling moisture. But, it\u2019s possible a destructive leak could occur and days go by before there\u2019s visible evidence of a problem. In addition to visual cues, be sure you\u2019re aware of not-so-obvious signs:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n