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What Qualifies as a Plumbing Emergency? A plumbing emergency occurs anytime you have a major plumbing problem. However, what qualifies as a major problem for one person doesn’t necessarily qualify for everyone. Here’s what most plumbers consider a major issue: What Should I Do in a Plumbing Emergency? As soon as you realize you’re having … [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]

Hiring an HVAC contractor in Colorado Springs isn’t something most people do often, which means most people aren’t sure what to look for when they do. One bad hire can leave you with an undersized system, voided warranties, or a heating bill that makes no sense. The team at Big Cat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling … [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]

When temperatures drop, your water heater in Colorado Springs works harder than you think. Most homeowners don’t realize their water heater is under serious strain until they’re standing in a freezing shower, wondering what went wrong. At Big Cat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we see a spike in water heater calls every winter—and most of … [Read More]