Drain your faucet before winter to prevent frozen pipes and potential damage. Freezing temperatures during winter can lead to the expansion of water within the pipes, causing them to crack or burst. To safeguard against such issues, draining the faucet is a vital preventative measure to mitigate the risk of costly damage and ensure the longevity of your plumbing system.

How To Winterize An Outdoor Faucet:

1. Make sure to close the water supply to the faucet.
2. If you have a hose attached to the faucet, disconnect it and take off the spray nozzle. Drain the hose thoroughly and coil it neatly.
3. Open the drainage port.
4. Drain out the water. For an outdoor faucet without an indoor drainage port, drain out any remaining water by simply turning on the tap. Once all the water has drained onto the ground, turn off the faucet.
5. Insulate or cover the faucet.