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Why You Should Remove Your Garden Hose in the Fall

  • Leaving a garden hose attached to an outdoor spigot in winter traps water in the pipe and hose bib, which can freeze and expand.
  • This expansion can crack the pipe or hose bib inside the wall, potentially causing flooding and water damage that may not be discovered until spring.
  • Disconnecting and storing the garden hose before temperatures drop is a quick, free task that protects the home’s interior plumbing.
  • Even frost-free hose bibs can be compromised if a hose is left attached, as the hose prevents the bib from draining properly.

As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, many of us are focused on preparing our homes for winter. While you might be thinking about raking leaves and sealing windows, there’s one crucial task that often gets overlooked: removing your garden hose! In this quick but vital video, Steve from Bruin’s Plumbing & Heating shares a simple tip that can save you from a major headache (and costly repairs) come springtime. Discover why disconnecting your garden hose isn’t just about protecting the hose itself, but about safeguarding your home’s waterlines from potential freezing and flooding.

Why you should remove your Garden Hose in the Fall.
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