Local News How to protect pipes during freezing temperatures There are a few things you can do to help prevent your pipes from freezing as the temperature drops this winter.

Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought. By Megy Karydes Many high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed ...

The most common sign that air is trapped in your pipes is water spitting or sputtering as it comes out of the faucet, says Mark Collins, a fifth-generation plumber and the CEO of 1-800-Plumber + Air.

Air can be introduced into your pipes in several ways: If you shut off your water to alter or repair your plumbing. If your local water municipality shuts off water to do maintenance in your ...

When pipes freeze and burst, the damage can be very expensive to fix. According to data from insurer State Farm, the average property damage claim for a frozen pipe in Texas cost $15,500 in 2020.