It’s that time of year again. Cold weather season is upon us in Connecticut, which means it’s time to get your house Winter-ready.
One very important (and easy) way to how to shut off outdoor water for winter is by turning off your hose bibb for the season. We’ve broken this process down step-by-step to help ensure that you can get it done accurately and efficiently.
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Step 1 — Detach the Hose
Go outside and detach your hose from the hose bibb. You’ll want to remove as much water as possible from the hose before storing it for the season. It’s best to keep your hose stored in a heated area, like your basement.
Step 2 — Turn On the Hose Bibb (Outdoor Spigot)
After you store the hose, turn ON the hose bibb to let the water run. Leave the hose bibb open during the winter in case your shut off valve for outdoor spigot leaks.
Step 3 — Turn Off the Indoor Shut-Off Valve
Locate your hose bibb’s shut off outdoor water valve, which will be found inside your house, typically in the basement on the same wall as the hose bibb. Cut off the water flow.
That’s All It Takes for Outdoor Faucet Freeze Protection
Simple as that. Just a few minutes of your time saves you the headache of dealing with flood damage in the middle of winter and allows you to focus on the important things…like football. Knowing how to shut off outdoor water for winter is one of the simplest ways to protect your home before the cold sets in — don’t skip it.