gutters with icicles next to a snowy roof

How to Keep Gutters From Freezing

Icicles may look pretty, but they can cause major damage to your home — especially if they’re forming on your gutters. Water expands when it freezes, which can cause your gutters to warp and crack under the additional pressure. The best way to prevent the damage caused by frozen gutters is to keep them from freezing in the first place.