Central Oregon's high desert climate swings hard and fast — here's how to keep your pipes from freezing when it does.
High desert winters bring sudden overnight temperature drops, often colder and faster than the Willamette Valley. Pipes in crawlspaces, exterior walls, and unheated garages are the most exposed.
Foam pipe sleeves on any line running through an unheated space meaningfully cut freeze risk during Bend's coldest nights.
A forgotten hose left connected is one of the most common causes of a split exterior line once temperatures drop below freezing overnight.
On known-risk lines, a slow trickle during a multi-day cold snap is far more freeze-resistant than standing water.
Stop using that fixture and apply gentle heat to an accessible section — never an open flame. If you can't reach it or don't see improvement, call for a professional thaw before it splits.
Call us any time you're dealing with a frozen or burst pipe — (888) 616-9423.