While Murrieta\'s climate is mild compared to much of the country, winter temperatures do occasionally drop near or below freezing, particularly overnight in December and January. Exposed outdoor plumbing and pipes in uninsulated spaces can freeze and burst in these conditions, causing the kind of water damage that forces emergency plumbing calls. Murrieta Valley Plumbing helps homeowners prevent freeze damage and responds quickly when pipes do burst. The pipes most vulnerable to freezing in Murrieta homes are those in uninsulated exterior walls, exposed outdoor hose bibs, pipes in unheated garages or crawl spaces, and irrigation supply lines in unprotected locations. Frost-free hose bib installation is the most effective preventive measure for outdoor faucets. A frost-free hose bib has a long stem that extends into the wall, with the actual shutoff occurring inside the conditioned envelope of the home. When the hose bib is closed, water drains back from the exposed section, eliminating the water that would otherwise freeze.
Murrieta Valley Plumbing | 26664 Pierce Cir # C, Murrieta, CA 92562 | +1 951-696-7100
