Freezing temperatures still pose pipe risk for older homes, even without ice

Houston may have avoided icy roads, but freezing temperatures are still causing problems for homeowners especially those living in older homes with aging plumbing. As another cold night settles in, plumbers say pipes can still crack or burst even if temperatures don’t dip into the teens. KPRC 2 reporter Re’Chelle Turner caught up with a homeowner in Tomball dealing with pipe damage and spoke with a plumber about how residents can protect their homes before temperatures fall back below freezing. A routine prep turned into a major problem “That water leak is pretty bad,” John Cantu said.