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Most Colorado homeowners think about winter plumbing in terms of frozen pipes. That’s a real concern, sure, but there’s another seasonal threat that gets almost no attention: drought. While Colorado winters are often brutally dry, this past winter was one of the hottest, driest, and least snowy on record. The lack of moisture creates the … [Read More]

Colorado Springs puts heating and cooling systems through a genuine workout. You’re running the furnace hard through cold, dry winters, switching to air conditioning when temperatures jump, and sometimes doing both in the same week during spring. That kind of year-round demand adds up, and the systems that hold up best are the ones that … [Read More]

If you’ve spent a spring morning in Colorado Springs sneezing before you even step outside, you already know allergy season here is no joke. What you might not realize is that once you close the front door, the relief isn’t guaranteed. Pollen, dust, pet dander, and dry-air particulates follow you inside and linger. At Big … [Read More]

If you’ve lived in Colorado Springs for more than one winter, you know the drill: a week of single-digit lows, a warm front that pushes temps into the 50s, then another hard freeze before the weekend. That kind of weather is great for skiing. It’s terrible for your sewer line. At Big Cat Plumbing, Heating … [Read More]

It’s 6 a.m., you turn on the kitchen faucet, and… nothing. Just a sad trickle or complete silence. If temperatures dropped below freezing overnight in Colorado Springs, there’s a good chance your pipes have frozen. And here’s the thing that makes this more than just an inconvenience: frozen pipes don’t stay frozen. They either thaw … [Read More]

If you’re heading out of town for the holidays or escaping to warmer weather this winter, you’ve probably wondered: should I shut off my water before I leave? It’s a fair question, especially here in Colorado Springs where freezing temperatures can turn a relaxing vacation into a plumbing nightmare. The short answer? Yes, shutting off … [Read More]