Preventing frozen pipes: Tips to avoid costly winter damageINDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s a problem that plumbers say they see every winter, especially when temperatures stay below freezing: frozen pipes bursting and causing costly damage. Frozen pipes don’t just cut off water, they can burst and flood homes within minutes. One Indianapolis homeowner called a plumber after a concern about frozen pipes underneath the new addition of her home. Strange noises, visible damage on pipes, water stains, and bad odors can indicate issues. As he sees it, the best way to prevent frozen pipes is taking the proper steps before it gets too cold outside.