A frozen hose bib cracks the spigot and the pipe behind the wall. The prevention and the thaw protect the outdoor fixture.
The freeze
The water in the bib freezes and expands, cracking the parts. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the freeze is the risk.
The prevention
The hose-off and the drain keep the bib dry for the winter. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the drain is the prevention.
The frost-free
A frost-free bib drains the water from the exposed pipe. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the frost-free is the fix.
The cover
The insulated cover adds the protection in the deep cold. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the cover is the shield.
The thaw
A frozen bib thaws slowly with the heat, never the open flame. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the slow thaw is the care.
The damage
A cracked bib gets the replacement in the spring. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lansing, the swap is the fix.
The call
Protect the hose bibs. Call 888-217-3585 and Lansing Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Lansing pro for the freeze prep.
Plumbing in Lansing: what to know
In Lansing, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Ingham County — from East Lansing, Grand Ledge and Mason to ZIP codes like 48933, 48915, 48910 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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