Maintenance

Preventing Frozen and Burst Pipes During Cold Snaps

Even mild-winter homes lose pipes to cold snaps. Insulation, drip strategy, and outdoor faucet prep that actually prevent a burst.

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Insulate the vulnerable runs

Exterior walls, garages, crawl spaces, and attic runs freeze first. Foam sleeves cost a few dollars per foot and prevent four-figure repairs.

A hose left attached traps water in the spigot, which freezes, expands, and splits the pipe inside the wall — often unnoticed until spring.

On the coldest nights, a slow drip at the fixture farthest from the main keeps water moving through the most exposed pipe.

Need this handled by a licensed Camarillo plumber?