How to Winterize Hose Bibs
- 1). Disconnect any hoses from the hose bibs. Drain the water from the hoses. Store the hoses inside during the winter to prevent damage.
- 2). Turn off any valve inside your home or crawl space that supplies water just to the outdoor faucets. If you don't have a dedicated valve for the faucets, skip to Step 4.
- 3). Turn the handles to open the hose bibs. Let the water in the pipes drain. Leave the faucets open throughout the winter to release the pressure caused by the freezing of any remaining water inside the pipes.
- 4). Place insulating covers over all your hose bibs. Check your model for instructions about the method it uses for properly securing the cover over the faucet.
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