Just because they’re frost-free doesn’t mean they will never freeze!
Residents at a recent home I inspected forgot to disconnect the hose at some point and the valve froze/burst. When I turned the faucet on outside, it sprayed water all over the basement!
The valves for frost-free, exterior water spigots in our area are actually way back inside the basement where they stay warm and don’t freeze. However, if you don’t disconnect the hose when it gets cold outside, the valve can’t drain the water in the line, and then it can freeze or burst. As we move into winter, don’t forget to disconnect (and drain) those hoses!
Check out our short video on Frost-Free Water Spigots here!
