Why Cold Water Disappears in Texas Summers

A summertime phenomenon that most Texans are familiar with is the sudden disappearance of cold water. As the temps heat up, the ice-cold tap water you're looking for may be hard to find.

I've built a habit over the past several years of taking cold showers. I have found them very beneficial when it comes to energy, alertness, and my hair really seems to like them. Unfortunately, the water doesn't always get as cold as I like.

This is something that affects many Texans during the summer months. Fortunately, the cause is known and there is a remedy for it.

Why Your Cold Water Isn’t Cold

One of the reasons why it seems like you can't get cold water is that pipes in some parts of Texas are buried only about a foot underground.. The temperature of the dirt and the air can affect just how cold your water gets.

Another reason is the location of pipes in your house. If the pipes are running through your attic or uninsulated walls, it could also heat your water.

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The good news is that there is something you can do to remedy the problem. It isn't going to take a lot of technical skill or know-how. Anyone can do this.

The Simple Trick That Can Help

What you will want to do is simply run your water longer. This gives the warm water a chance to get flushed out and replaced by cooler water.

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That's it. That's the best advice I've been able to find aside from having extensive work done on the insulation of your house. Honestly, who has the time or money for that?

If you have this problem, I feel for you. I've been through it myself. The good news is that summer won't be here forever, and soon we'll be worrying about our pipes being too cold instead of cold enough.