Outdoor Faucet Solutions for New Jersey Homes
Hose bibs are the outdoor faucets that carry water from your indoor plumbing system to the outside of your home. They are usually located on the side of the house and allow you to attach a water hose for everyday outdoor tasks.
During the summer, Morris County, NJ, homeowners use their outdoor faucets for all kinds of things, including washing the car, watering plants, cleaning patios, and filling the pool.
Many homeowners eventually notice problems where the hose connects to the house. Water may spray out whether the hose is on or off, no water may come out at all, or the hose bib may break off from the house entirely.
When it is time to replace a hose bib, there are several options available. Most customers prefer the frost-free version, which Zeek Plumbing also recommends for New Jersey homes because it helps protect against freezing during colder months.
Frost-Free vs Standard Hose Bibs: What’s the Difference?
When replacing an outdoor faucet, one of the most common questions homeowners have is whether they should choose a frost-free hose bib or a standard hose bib. Both options allow you to connect a garden hose and use water outside the home, but they work differently when it comes to winter protection.
frost-free hose bib
- A frost-free hose bib is designed to help reduce the risk of freezing during cold New Jersey winters. Instead of shutting the water off right behind the exterior wall, the valve closes farther inside the plumbing system, where the temperature is warmer. This helps keep standing water away from the outside portion of the fixture, lowering the chance of frozen pipes, cracks, & leaks.
- Even though frost-free hose bibs offer better winter protection, they still need proper care. Before freezing temperatures arrive, the garden hose should always be disconnected from the outdoor faucet. If a hose is left attached, water can remain trapped inside the stem of the hose bib. That trapped water may freeze, expand, and damage the fixture, even if it is a frost-free model.
standard hose bib
- A standard hose bib shuts the water off much closer to the exterior of the house. Because the shut-off point is near the outside wall, water can stay inside the fixture during the winter months. When temperatures drop, that water can freeze and expand, which may cause the hose bib to split, crack, or start leaking.
- For many Morris County homeowners, upgrading from a standard hose bib to a frost-free hose bib is a smart choice. Frost-free models are especially helpful for homes that use outdoor faucets often or have had past issues with frozen or broken hose bibs. Zeek Plumbing can inspect your current outdoor faucet, explain your replacement options, and install the right hose bib for your New Jersey home.
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Hose Bib Repair
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