Freeze damage often becomes visible only after temperatures rise and frozen water begins to thaw.
Check Before Normal Use Resumes
Walk the property and look for changes near exterior walls, attics, garages, hose bibs, cabinets, and water-heating equipment. Listen for running water and watch for damp ceilings or walls.
- Bulging, cracked, or separated piping
- Water staining or dripping
- Low pressure at several fixtures
- A meter that moves with fixtures off
- Outdoor faucets that leak after thawing
If You Find Active Water
Shut off the appropriate water supply only if you can do so safely and know which valve to operate. Protect people and electrical equipment, move belongings when possible, and call for plumbing help. Do not energize wet electrical areas.
Do Not Assume No Leak Means No Damage
Some failures are small or concealed and appear later. Continue monitoring water use, pressure, ceilings, cabinets, and flooring for several days after a hard freeze.
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This article provides general plumbing information and cannot diagnose a specific property. Conditions, codes, access, and repair requirements vary. For a suspected gas leak, leave immediately. From a safe location, call your gas utility, then call MRC Plumbing Solutions at 972-357-1400. Stay away until the utility says it is safe. For fire, injury, or other immediate danger, contact local emergency services.
