Round Rock Winter Freeze Prep — Protect Your Plumbing Before the Next Central Texas Cold Snap

Round Rock doesn't get deep freezes often — but when an Arctic front rolls through Central Texas, unprepared pipes burst by the thousands. A few hours of prep can save you a flooded home.

Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses

A frozen hose bib is one of the most common burst-pipe causes. Disconnect hoses, drain the line, and consider installing frost-free hose bibs.

Insulate exposed pipes

Wrap pipes in unheated garages, attics, and crawlspaces with foam insulation. Pay special attention to pipes on exterior north walls.

Let faucets drip

During a hard freeze, let a faucet on an exterior wall run at a trickle. Moving water is far less likely to freeze.

Open cabinet doors

Let warm air reach pipes under kitchen and bathroom sinks, especially on exterior walls.

Service your water heater

Demand spikes during freezes — schedule a flush and inspection so your unit is ready and sediment won't leave you with cold water when you need heat most.

If a pipe freezes

Shut off the main water, open the faucet, and apply gentle heat (a hair dryer, not an open flame). Call BlueDrop immediately if a pipe has burst.