I’ve done a bit of googling on this, and the most I’ve gathered is that they sputter due to air entering the line, which can cause damage like rust and corrosion. My takeaway as of right now is that this is preferable in the short-term compared to the risk of them bursting, but wanted to get some more input in case this is the wrong approach.
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Yes, this is perfectly normal. It happens to me every winter. After a long cold night of dripping the faucets sputter and make all kinds of noise in the morning.
Yes, it’s normal. The air only goes as far back as the faucet valve, if even that far. It doesn’t cause any problems.
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