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About 73 nights a year below freezing, when uninsulated crawlspace lines give out

The oldest blocks in town run plumbing decades older than the newer builds toward Matinecock

First frost typically lands around November 14

It depends on the job and how bad the problem is. That is why the first step is a phone call. Describe the problem and get your free estimate on the phone, with upfront pricing.

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You already know that plumbing problems don't go away on their own. And waiting just increases the risks to your house. Plumbers see this hesitation all the time. Instead of regretting not calling earlier, just make that 2-minute call now and get your free estimate.

That is water hammer, and it happens when a valve shuts fast enough that moving water slams to a stop against a rigid fitting. Washing machines, dishwashers and ice makers set it off most often. It is worth having checked, since repeated shocks loosen joints over time.

It is a different material with different strengths. PEX flexes, which means it handles hammering and a hard freeze better than rigid pipe, while copper is more resistant to physical damage and to sunlight. Most plumbers here will fit whichever suits the run.

Scale builds faster on the hot side, so in a galvanized system the hot branch narrows first. The water heater itself can also be holding sediment that restricts flow. A plumber will check both rather than assuming one.

Look at the line where it comes out of the floor or wall near the water heater. Copper is reddish and smooth, galvanized steel is gray with threaded fittings, and PEX is flexible plastic in white, red or blue. A plumber can confirm it and tell you what the rest of the house likely has.