Outdoor Faucets

5 Year Warranty

We'll replace at no charge should it freeze and burst.

Springtime Tip

After turning on your outdoor faucet and letting it run for a short time, go to the basement where the faucet comes through and check for leakage. The faucet may have burst in the winter but will not leak until the tap is turned on outside.

Why Outdoor Faucets Leak?

When water isn't drained completely from the outdoor faucet (see instructions) and the temperature drops below zero, the water freezes and expands which can cause the faucet to rupture and leak when when used in the spring. The Woodford Model 19 faucet is designed to not burst even when containing water.

Preventing Outdoor Faucets From Freezing

Replacing outdoor faucets can be costly, draining the water is easy.

In the fall

Follow these steps to drain the water before it freezes:

1. Close the inside valve.
2. Open the outdoor faucet and leave it open.
3. Remove the garden hose.
4. Open bleeder on the inside valve and leave it open.

In the spring

Follow these steps to restore the outside faucet:

1. Close the outside faucet.
2. Close the bleeder on the inside valve.
3. Open the inside valve.