Before a freeze
Protect exposed pipes
Ensure all exterior pipes are covered, and check that pipes in unheated areas like attics or crawl spaces are also protected.
Open cabinet doors
During extended freezes, opening doors to cabinets containing pipes can help heat reach them.
Outdoor faucets and hoses
Remove hoses from exterior faucets and use covers to prevent freezing; also, ensure outside faucet washers are tight.
Know your shutoff
Ensure all residents know the location of the primary water shut-off valve and verify it is functional.
If a pipe freezes or bursts
Before you warm a frozen pipe
Open all cabinet doors that hold water pipes to let heat in.
When to call a plumber
Contacting a professional is the most secure way to manage a frozen pipe.
If no water comes out
A lack of water flow might indicate a pipe has frozen.
How often it freezes in Fort Worth
32.8freeze nights a yearAt or below 32°F, on average.
| Weather station | FT WORTH MEACHAM FLD, TX US (NOAA USW00013961) |
|---|---|
| Freeze risk | Typical first freeze Nov 19; last Mar 11; 32.8 nights at or below 32°F a year |
Who to call at the utility
| Utility | Fort Worth Water |
|---|---|
| Phone | 817-392-4477, choose option 1 |
| Hours | The line is available 24/7. |