Fall Checklist: Preventing Burst Hose Bibs

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## Why Your Hose Bibs Burst in Winter

As the temperature drops across the Lower Mainland, your outdoor faucets (hose bibs) become vulnerable. If water remains trapped inside the valve during a frost, it will expand. This expansion can split the pipe and cause a major flood inside your walls once the ice thaws.

## Essential Fall Maintenance Checklist

To protect your home in Langley, Surrey, or Abbotsford, follow these three simple steps every October:

• Disconnect Your Hoses: You must remove hoses before the first frost. Even “frost-free” faucets will burst if a hose is left attached because the water cannot drain.
• Shut Off Interior Valves: Locate the shut-off valve inside your home. Turn it off, then open the outside tap to drain the remaining water completely.
• Use Faucet Covers: In the damp Lower Mainland climate, an insulated cover provides an extra layer of protection against sudden freezes.

## Modern Frost-Free Hydrant Installation

Are you tired of managing shut-off valves every year? Seastack Mechanical offers professional frost-free hydrant installation. These modern valves shut off deep inside the heated portion of your home. Therefore, they protect themselves automatically from the cold.

Whether you live in Vancouver or Chilliwack, we can upgrade your outdoor plumbing to be “set it and forget it.” Contact us today to winterize your home properly.