Freezing temps and burst pipes; how the cold weather can damage your plumbing
AUSTIN (KXAN) - When freezing temperatures hit, meteorologists advise protecting pets, people, plants and pipes.
While three of these are living creatures, one stands out: pipes.
In this First Warning Weather University lesson, chief meteorologist Nick Bannin takes a closer look at how the cold weather can damage the pipes in your home.
What you'll learn in this FWWU lesson:
- How water freezes differently than other liquids
- The amount of pressure created in a pipe
- How to prevent your pipes from bursting