Legacy Plumbing was founded in 2006 by Texas Master Plumber Theron Young to bring integrity and exceptional service to North Texas's plumbing industry. Recognizing a need for a company that valued its employees and customers, Theron set out to redefine what a plumbing business could be.
By 2025, Legacy Plumbing has grown to over 50 team members and set the standard for superior customer service. Throughout this journey, Theron and his wife, Michelle, have remained deeply involved in daily operations, driven by their belief in local businesses' power to positively impact their communities.
Now, with the support of Ace Hardware, Legacy Plumbing is better equipped than ever to deliver reliable, high-quality plumbing solutions. Whether a small repair or a major project, you can trust Legacy Plumbing to fix it right the first time—with professionalism, precision, and care.
How to Prepare Your Home for Freezing Tempuratures?
Did you know Texas ranks as the fourth worst state in the country for pipe bursting? It can cause a miserable mess and cost thousands of dollars. Frozen and burst pipes pose a significant risk during winter, so take steps to prevent this.
Ensure proper winterization to keep indoor and outdoor pipes warm. The home's heat and warmth from the ground helps prevent plumbing from freezing. Here are some steps you can take to support this process and keep your pipes protected.
How to Know If You Have a Frozen Pipe?
If you try to use a faucet and suddenly there is no water coming out on either the hot or cold side, there is a high likelihood you have a frozen pipe. Unless the freeze is on an exposed portion of the pipe, there is no way for you to tell where the pipe is frozen in the wall. It is just a matter of waiting.
A frozen spot may or may not have damaged the pipe. You usually won’t know this until it thaws out and the damaged spot becomes an active leak.
What to Do When Your Pipes Freeze and/or Burst?
- Thawing the Pipes
- • If possible, keep the water flowing. If the pipe is partially frozen but water will still come out of the faucet, keep that water trickling through it to help it warm up.
- If you have access to the frozen portion of the pipe, you can use a hair dryer, space heater, or some other source of gentle heat to thaw the pipes out. If you can put a space heater under the cabinet, that may be enough to thaw out pipes in the wall.
If you thaw out a frozen pipe, you may expose an active leak that will cause water damage to your home unless the water is turned off. DO NOT attempt to thaw out your pipes if you cannot immediately shut the water off to your home!
Be Prepared To Shut Off Water: Knowing how to shut off your home's water supply is essential to prevent flood damage from frozen pipes. Frozen pipes may begin leaking immediately, but more commonly, leaks occur as the pipes thaw.
Please note that we cannot work on frozen pipes; we will have to wait until they thaw out to repair them, but as soon as you notice a leak, call us immediately.
Why Should I Choose a Professional Plumber Like Legacy for Winterization?
- Legacy Plumbing specializes in winterization service, helping thousands of North Texas homeowners prepare their homes for freezing weather.
- Communication - We prioritize communication with homeowners, providing options and explanations for each step of the process
- Cleanliness - We ensure the work area is cleaner than we found it
- Quality - We use high-quality plumbing parts and materials, and our installation methods consistently surpass the minimum required by the plumbing code. We guarantee that all work requiring permits is thoroughly inspected and fully compliant with local plumbing codes
*Winterization service includes locating and checking the main water shut-off valve for proper function, a visual inspection of foundation and attic vents, insulating exposed pipes, inspecting exterior faucets, and adding covers if needed.
