When the temperatures in South Louisiana take a dangerous dip into the teens, it’s about more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s about the safety and comfort of our neighbors.
We were recently featured in a KLFY News 10 report by Rodricka Taylor, highlighting how our team at Hargrave’s Plumbing worked around the clock during a recent Arctic blast to restore water and heat to Lafayette Parish residents.
Working Around the Clock for Our Neighbors
During severe freezes, our community faces unique challenges. As Travis Hargrave noted in the KLFY interview, the “long-term cold” is where the real danger lies. When temperatures don’t rise above freezing for days, pipes don’t just freeze—they build up pressure that can lead to catastrophic bursts.
The KLFY crew followed our team as we:
- Restored Heat to Local Families: We worked directly with the city to pull emergency permits, ensuring that residents who had been without heat for days were back in the warm by the afternoon.
- Protected Local Businesses: We helped essential local spots, like the Animal Care Hospital, handle major leaks so they could continue serving our community.
- Prioritized the Vulnerable: We made it our mission to get to doctors’ offices and homes with sick residents first, because we know that in the teens, having water and heat is a health necessity.
Experience You Can Count On
This isn’t our first rodeo. As Travis told News 10, we’ve handled these severe blasts several times now. Because we live and work right here in Lafayette and Youngsville, we are uniquely equipped to handle the specific plumbing infrastructure of Acadiana homes.
“We’re getting to the point sadly that we’ve done this two or three times… the guys are pretty ready to handle it and we’re equipped to take care of it now.” — Travis Hargrave
How to Handle a Frozen Pipe Emergency
If you wake up during a freeze and find you have no water, or you see a leak beginning to form as the ice thaws, here is what the pros at Hargrave’s recommend:
- Locate Your Main Shut-Off: Know where your water main is before a pipe bursts.
- Turn Off the Water: If you notice a leak, shut the water off immediately to prevent property damage.
- Call a Licensed Pro: Don’t try to “thaw” pipes with a torch or open flame. This is a fire hazard. Call a licensed team that understands how to restore service safely.
Proud to Serve Lafayette
We are incredibly proud of our crew for their hard work during the freeze and grateful to KLFY News 10 for sharing our story. Our goal is always to make sure our community is taken care of “the proper way.”
Need help winterizing or facing a plumbing emergency? Trust the team that the news turns to for expert advice.
Call Hargrave’s Plumbing or visit us at www.hargravesplumbing.com.
