A frozen hose bib cracks the spigot and the pipe behind the wall. The prevention and the thaw protect the outdoor fixture.
The freeze
The water in the bib freezes and expands, cracking the parts. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Grand Junction, the freeze is the risk.
The prevention
The hose-off and the drain keep the bib dry for the winter. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Grand Junction, the drain is the prevention.
The frost-free
A frost-free bib drains the water from the exposed pipe. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Grand Junction, the frost-free is the fix.
The cover
The insulated cover adds the protection in the deep cold. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Grand Junction, the cover is the shield.
The thaw
A frozen bib thaws slowly with the heat, never the open flame. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Grand Junction, the slow thaw is the care.
The damage
A cracked bib gets the replacement in the spring. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Grand Junction, the swap is the fix.
The call
Protect the hose bibs. Call 888-217-3585 and Grand Junction Plumbing Pros will match you with a Grand Junction pro for the freeze prep.
Plumbing in Grand Junction: what to know
In Grand Junction, freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Mesa County — from Fruita, Delta and Rifle to ZIP codes like 81501, 81506, 81504 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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