North Texas plumbers inundated with busted pipe calls

North Texas plumbers inundated with busted pipe calls after below-freezing temperatures
Plumbers are on the go after more than two days of below-freezing temperatures in North Texas. Water expands as it turns into ice, which puts more pressure on pipes. Now homeowners are starting to notice the damage as the ground begins to thaw out.
North Texas just broke a freezing temp record, but warmer days are ahead
Expect a slow warm-up to higher temperatures this weekend. Light rain chances will return to the D-FW area on Saturday and Sunday night, with highs in the 40s to 50s. Temperatures will reach above normal on Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the 70s.
North Texas homeowners rush to repair burst pipes after deep freeze
As North Texas inches away from record-setting cold temperatures, work is ramping up for the team at Zeus Restoration. Over the last 24 hours, technicians have been working as quickly as possible to mitigate damage from frozen pipes that have thawed and begun to burst.
Temperatures in North Texas finally return to above freezing Friday afternoon
North Texas woke up to temperatures in the 20s, but the region will finally see highs above freezing Friday after a 3-day cold snap. Highs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex will be in the mid-30s on Friday afternoon.
East Texas plumbers report uptick in frozen, burst pipes
With compounding days of cold weather across East Texas and even some new record lows, local plumbers are feeling the effects and working at their max to respond to all calls.  Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,
Bursting frozen pipes lead to watery messes
Plumbers and restoration companies have been scrambling to deal with burst pipes across the metroplex. It's forced businesses to shut down and put some people out of their homes. And they're only expecting more.
Bitter cold grips North Texas. Here's what to do if your pipes freeze.
Simple steps like allowing faucets to drip and covering outdoor pipes can save you from expensive repairs during this prolonged cold front.
North Texas homeowners face water damage as warmer weather reveals broken pipes
Homeowners are dealing with potential water damage due to warmer weather. A North Texas man found water in his home and called a plumber, who discovered a broken pipe in the wall and began repairs.
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