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Seasonal

Winterize Outdoor Faucets

EASY20 minSeasonalPart of Fall Maintenance

Why It Matters

A frozen outdoor faucet can burst the pipe inside your wall, causing flooding and thousands in water damage.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: basic tools. Materials required: Hose bib insulation covers.

  2. 2

    Perform the winterize outdoor faucets

    Disconnect hoses, drain outdoor faucets, and insulate hose bibs to prevent freezing.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace.

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Tools & Materials

Materials

  • Hose bib insulation covers