Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & Heating

With North Texas facing freezing temperatures and the threat of frozen pipes, knowing what to do—and what NOT to do—could save you from catastrophic water damage and serious safety hazards. When pipes freeze, the pressure to act quickly often leads homeowners to make dangerous mistakes like using open flames, pointing space heaters directly at pipes, or heating too rapidly, methods that cause house fires, explosive pipe bursts, and toxic gas exposure. In our recent blog post, you’ll learn how to identify frozen pipes before they burst, the exact step-by-step process for safely thawing them using hair dryers and warm towels, what to do if a pipe actually bursts, and critical prevention strategies for protecting your home during the next freeze. The post includes an emergency checklist you can print and post, explains why rapid heating causes pipes to explode after thawing, and covers everything from where to find your main water shut-off to how long you should monitor pipes after they thaw. This isn't generic advice—it's specific guidance from a plumbing company that's served North Texas since 1965 and handled thousands of freeze emergencies. Pipes frozen or burst? Call Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & Heating’s 24/7 emergency line: 972-291-0740