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About 161 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 Humboldt

First frost typically lands around October 9

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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The discharge is blocked, and in winter that's usually ice in the outdoor run. A failed check valve does the same thing year round by letting the water fall right back in. Both leave the pump running and the pit full.

With enough slope that water clears out after each cycle instead of standing in the pipe, and with the outlet kept clear of snow and debris. Long flat runs are the ones that freeze. Where it terminates matters as much as how it's pitched.

It stops the column of water in the discharge from draining back into the pit when the pump shuts off. Without it the pump short cycles and wears out. A chattering or slamming valve is worth looking at.

Some installations around Montrose and Hartford include a secondary path or a relief opening for exactly that reason. Whether it suits your setup depends on the layout and the grade. It's worth asking about before winter rather than during it.