How to Prepare Your Home for Freezing Temperatures - The Heights

Winter weather in the forecast? Below are a few preventative measures to take to ensure your pipes do not freeze and potentially burst in your apartment or townhome during freezing temperatures. 

Freeze Warning Tips

When temperatures are forecast to be below 32°F, water pipes can freeze, burst and cause a great deal of damage. Help protect your apartment home by taking these steps during a freeze:

1. Let your faucets drip

Run both hot and cold water in a very fine stream in each of your faucets: kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, bathtubs, showers, etc.

2. Open your cupboards

Leave the cabinet doors under all sinks open so that the pipes will be ventilated with warm air. Leaving the bathroom and kitchen doors open helps as well.

3. Heat your home

If you leave for the day (or an extended period), do not turn the heat completely off. Turn it on and set it to the lowest setting you wish (60-65°F is recommended).

4. Be alert!

If you see anything unusual (e.g. your water does not come on, or you see water leaking anywhere in or around your space), notify the leasing office and the maintenance team immediately!

If you have an emergency after hours, please call the office number and follow the prompts to emergency maintenance. We appreciate your cooperation and hope you stay warm!

Bailey Harris

Bailey Harris is the Leasing & Marketing Manager at The Heights. Born and raised in College Station, Bailey brings firsthand knowledge of the local community and Texas A&M area to help students find a place that feels like home. Outside of work, she enjoys watching a good show, soaking up the sun and trying fun new drinks around town.

Published On: October 26, 2026

Last Updated On: November 4, 2026

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