Hose Bibb Spring Prep: Are You Ready?

Published On: March 30, 2021Categories: PlumbingTags: conserve water, flooded basement, frozen pipes, household faucet, household leaks, leaky faucet, plumbing, water damage

HOSE BIBB SPRING PREP: ARE YOU READY?

A hose bibb, also known as your exterior spigots, happen to be one of the most convenient tools that your home provides by leading water anywhere you need it—whether it is for washing your car, watering your flowers, or filling the little pool and running the sprinkler for your children. But, did you know that this extremely useful summer tool could also lead to some major home damage if it happened to freeze over during the winter? We have outlined some things you should do before turning on your hose bibb for spring and summer use.

What is a hose bibb
Also known as a sillcock, the hose bibb is a tap that is connected with the main water