Winter in Colorado can sometimes mean several days with temperatures at or below freezing. Depending on your property, this can do a number on pipes that are exposed to the cold.

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Thankfully, there are several ways you can protect your pipes from the cold we all experience during the winter months in Fruita/Grand Junction. A few preventative steps now can save you an expensive call to a plumber later.

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Winter Cold Spells

Pipes freeze when the water inside them turns to ice and expands the pipe. Cold temps, poor insulation, pipes running along exterior walls, and pipes in unheated areas are all at risk during the winter months. Pipes can freeze and burst after just one to three days of exposure to subfreezing temps.

Signs Your Pipes May Be Frozen

How can you tell if your pipes are frozen? The most obvious sign is no water flow from the faucets. Frozen pipes can also be noisy pipes, often banging, clanging, or even gurgling. Can you see cracks or bulges along the pipe? Can you see frost on the pipes?

What To Do If Your Pipes Freeze

Frozen pipes need to be thawed slowly and professionally to avoid damage. If you think your pipes are frozen you should call a licensed plumber who can come to your house for a closer look. A frozen pipe can burst and ruin your entire winter in just one night, so let the pros work their magic.

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Western Colorado can get incredibly cold during the winter months. Grand Junction's all-time low of 4 degrees on Thanksgiving 1952 shows extreme cold can even occur in the high desert. Sometimes steps need to be taken to protect your pipes during Colorado's coldest winter months. Here are 8 steps you can take according to TopShelfHomeService.com

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