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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]

When temperatures drop in Colorado Springs, Big Cat Plumbing, Heating & Cooling gets flooded with calls about frozen pipes. And honestly? It’s not surprising. Our high desert climate creates some of the worst conditions for plumbing you’ll find anywhere. You’d think pipes freezing would only happen during brutal cold snaps, but that’s not how it … [Read More]

If you’re planning to replace your water heater in 2026 or beyond, there’s a significant change coming that affects every home and business in Colorado. Starting January 1, 2026, a new state law will require all water heaters entering Colorado to meet Ultra Low NOx (ULN) emission standards. Here’s what that actually means for you, … [Read More]