Protecting Your Pipes: Tips from Colorado Plumbers

In cold snaps, frozen pipes can become a real headache. Plumbers in southern Colorado are staying busy, with many calls about frozen pipes. Big Cat Plumbing, a local plumbing company, shared some tips to prevent these issues. One of the most important things is to know where your water shut-off valve is. If a pipe bursts, you need to stop the water flow right away to prevent flooding. "Our top priority is to turn off the water, stop the flooding, and then fix the broken pipe, " says Greg Copas, co-owner of Big Cat Plumbing. Prevention is key. Keeping water running through your pipes can help prevent freezing. Also, don't forget to disconnect any garden hoses. "We often see frozen pipes because people leave their hoses connected, " Copas adds. As the weather warms up, watch out. That's when frozen pipes can cause problems. Big Cat Plumbing wants homeowners to be prepared. "We want people to know where their water shut-off is so they can prevent damage from thawing pipes, " Copas explains. About 40 families in southern Colorado have recently dealt with heaters not working properly. Plumbers are working hard to keep homes warm. Another tip from experts is to regularly change your furnace filter. This helps prevent the furnace from shutting down during cold spells.