A free, month-by-month checklist for Twin Falls homeowners — written for cold winters, dry heat in summer and irrigation season.
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Deep winter
Cold air in the crawl space is the main cause of frozen pipes.
In a burst pipe, every minute counts. See <a href="/guides/how-to-shut-off-your-water">how to shut off your water</a>.
When to call a pro: Have a stiff or leaking valve replaced.
Small leaks are cheap to fix early.
Late winter
Freezing nights can still come late in winter.
Leaks at the tank are a warning sign.
When to call a pro: A leaking tank needs a plumber.
Hidden leaks show up as stains or bubbling paint.
Spring thaw
Snowmelt and spring storms test drainage around the house.
Mineral buildup reduces flow.
If color shows in the bowl without flushing, the flapper leaks.
Spring
A tap that split over winter leaks inside the wall when turned on.
When to call a pro: Call a plumber if water appears inside.
It clears some sediment.
When to call a pro: Gas heaters: leave controls to a licensed professional.
Burst washer hoses are a common cause of floods.
Irrigation season
A leaking line wastes water and can soak the foundation.
Slow leaks rot cabinets.
Prevents clogs before they start.
Summer
A moving meter means a hidden leak. See <a href="/services/leak-detection">leak detection</a>.
Less is lost to evaporation in dry summers.
Easier now than in a winter backup.
Peak heat
Lush spots can mean a leak. See <a href="/guides/sewer-line-warning-signs">sewer line warning signs</a>.
Barbecue season grease is a common clog.
Plan a replacement before it fails.
Dry season
Dry months test well systems.
Plumbers are easier to book before winter emergencies.
Early fall
Find roots or breaks before winter. See <a href="/services/sewer-drain-lines">sewer and drain lines</a>.
See <a href="/guides/poly-b-pipe">polybutylene pipe</a>.
Fall storms and snowmelt need somewhere to go.
Before the first freeze
A hose left on can freeze the tap.
Prevents split taps.
These freeze first.
Cold nights
Snowmelt and winter storms need clear drains.
Water left in lines can freeze and split them.
Busy kitchens mean clogged sinks.
Winter
Lets warm air reach the pipes.
An empty, cold house is how pipes freeze.
When to call a pro: Ask someone to check the house.
Use a hair dryer and open the tap.
When to call a pro: If it bursts, shut off the main water.
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