As a pressure washing company, we know quite a bit about homeowners’ outdoor faucets. We rely on them to provide our pressure washing and soft washing services, as we need to hook up our equipment to our customers’ water supply while we clean their exterior surfaces. This is also why we want to encourage everyone to take proper care of their outdoor faucets by winterizing them.
Here in Connecticut, we are no strangers to cold weather, and that means winterizing your outdoor faucets isn’t a friendly suggestion so much as it is an essential task. If you neglect this task, you risk damaging your pipes, as water will freeze inside them, expand, and cause cracks.
Here is how to winterize your outdoor faucets:
- Disconnect Hoses – Disconnect any hoses attached to the faucet, drain the water from them, and store them inside somewhere.
- Shut Off Water Supply – Find the shut-off valve inside your home to turn off the water supply to your outdoor faucet. The valve may be located in your basement, crawlspace, or utility area. Turn it clockwise.
- Drain Water – Open the outdoor faucet to let water in the pipes drain out.
- Insulate Spigot – Use a faucet cover to insulate your outdoor faucet. These covers can be made from foam or fabric.
When winter is over and you’re ready to have your exterior surfaces cleaned, your pressure washing company will be grateful that you took proper care of your outdoor faucets. Contact our pressure washing company, Clear View Softwashing, for the services you need.