Thawing pipes trigger new wave of leaks across North Texas

Name: Thawing pipes trigger new wave of leaks across North Texas
Uploaded: 2026-01-27T17:23:00-0600
Duration: 2 min 2 s
Description: As temperatures rise after the winter storm, plumbers say calls are surging because frozen pipes that cracked over the weekend are now thawing and leaking. Some homeowners in Keller woke up to flooded floors after hidden breaks gave way. Crews are overwhelmed, with some companies waitlisting customers for weeks. Experts say even well‑prepared homes can see failures once the freeze subsides.

As temperatures rise after the winter storm, plumbers say calls are surging because frozen pipes that cracked over the weekend are now thawing and leaking. Some homeowners in Keller woke up to flooded floors after hidden breaks gave way. Crews are overwhelmed, with some companies waitlisting customers for weeks. Experts say even well‑prepared homes can see failures once the freeze subsides.