{"id":353,"date":"2020-12-15T21:30:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T02:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=353"},"modified":"2022-04-01T13:35:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T17:35:50","slug":"how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Outside Water for Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unless you live somewhere warm all year round, you\u2019ll need to shut off your outside water supply before winter hits. Every year without fail, homeowners neglect to take care of this small detail \u2013 leading to burst pipes, flooded basements, and expensive repairs.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Avoiding these costly mistakes is as easy as learning to turn off your outside water for winter. This task doesn\u2019t take long and is easy enough that anyone and their grandma can do it.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you remember to detach your garden hose and shut off your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doityourself.com\/stry\/what-is-a-hose-bib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hose bib<\/a>, water can remain inside the pipe, which can then freeze and burst over winter.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how to turn off your outside water for winter \u2013 so you\u2019ll be well prepared for whatever the weather gods have in store.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616ef18d6e51\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616ef18d6e51\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter\/#Turning_Off_Outside_Water_for_Winter_%E2%80%93_Guide\" title=\"Turning Off Outside Water for Winter \u2013 Guide \">Turning Off Outside Water for Winter \u2013 Guide <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter\/#What_temperature_to_turn_off_outside_water\" title=\"What temperature to turn off outside water?\">What temperature to turn off outside water?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter\/#Step_1_Locate_and_Close_Shutoff_Valve\" title=\"Step 1: Locate and Close Shutoff Valve\">Step 1: Locate and Close Shutoff Valve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter\/#Step_2_Remove_and_Drain_Hose\" title=\"Step 2: Remove and Drain Hose\">Step 2: Remove and Drain Hose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter\/#Step_3_Drain_Water_from_the_Hose_Bib\" title=\"Step 3: Drain Water from the Hose Bib\">Step 3: Drain Water from the Hose Bib<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter\/#Step_4_Bleed_Valve\" title=\"Step 4: Bleed Valve\">Step 4: Bleed Valve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-turn-off-outside-water-winter\/#Step_5_Leave_Hose_Bib_Open\" title=\"Step 5: Leave Hose Bib Open\">Step 5: Leave Hose Bib Open<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turning_Off_Outside_Water_for_Winter_%E2%80%93_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Turning Off Outside Water for Winter \u2013 Guide <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason your outdoor water faucet (also called a hose bib) is subject to freezing and damage is that it\u2019s subject to swings in the exterior temperature. Unlike your house\u2019s interior pipes \u2013 which are protected by heat and insulation \u2013 the outdoor faucet pipes will freeze when the temperature drops below zero for a significant period of time.<\/p>\n<p>These pipes have stagnant water under pressure inside them. When the stagnant water freezes inside this pipe, it can expand up to 10% larger, leading to leaking, bursting, and flooding.<\/p>\n<p>The way to prevent this is simple enough. You\u2019ll need to drain this pipe of any stagnant water \u2013 so the external temperature will have zero effect on your pipes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_to_turn_off_outside_water\"><\/span><strong>What temperature to turn off outside water?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, when is the right time to turn off the water supply to your hose bibs?<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, this will depend on your location. But as a rule of thumb, when the temperate drops below <strong>20\u00b0 Fahrenheit for 6 hours in a row<\/strong>, your pipes are at risk of freezing.<\/p>\n<p>This will also depend on how well your pipes are insulated. While it sounds somewhat counterintuitive, if you&#8217;re located in a northern state, your pipes are less likely to freeze over from a sudden dip in temperature. Houses are generally better insulated in northern states, and most newer houses are designed to provide some protection against <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/at-what-temperature-do-pipes-freeze\/\">pipes freezing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Southern houses may not have the same level of insulation, so a sudden dip in temperature is more likely to lead to damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to turning off your outside water for winter:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Locate_and_Close_Shutoff_Valve\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Locate and Close Shutoff Valve<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is to find the shutoff valve for the hose bib. This is generally located inside the basement, crawlspace, or utility room near the location of the hose bib. If you have multiple outdoor hoses, then you\u2019ll need to locate the shutoff valve for each one.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_359\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-359\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutoff-valve-for-hose-bib.jpg?resize=800%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"shutoff valve for hose bib\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutoff-valve-for-hose-bib.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutoff-valve-for-hose-bib.jpg?resize=300%2C175&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutoff-valve-for-hose-bib.jpg?resize=768%2C448&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shutoff valve for hose bib &#8211; turn it clockwise to turn off water flow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Turn the valve clockwise until it won\u2019t turn any further. If it\u2019s a ball-type valve, turn the handle perpendicular to the line.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Remove_and_Drain_Hose\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Remove and Drain Hose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t done so already, make sure to remove the garden hose(s) and let any water inside drain out. Also, detach the spray nozzle if there is one.<\/p>\n<p>After draining, coil up the hose(s) and store indoors away from direct sunlight over winter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Drain_Water_from_the_Hose_Bib\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Drain Water from the Hose Bib<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now turn the faucet on the hose bib and let the remaining water inside the pipe drain out. Leave it open for a few minutes to be sure everything has drained out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Bleed_Valve\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Bleed Valve<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When the hose bib has finished draining, go back inside to where the shutoff valve is located. Below the main shutoff valve you may find a \u2018bleed valve\u2019. This is a valve for draining any remaining water left in the pipe.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a bleed valve, place a bucket underneath it and allow the water to drain into it. Then close the bleed valve.<\/p>\n<p>Not all houses will have a bleed valve, so if you don\u2019t find it, skip this step.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Leave_Hose_Bib_Open\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Leave Hose Bib Open<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Leaving the hose bib open during winter ensures that any water that finds its way inside your pipes will drain out harmlessly. If your shutoff valve were to leak or malfunction for some reason, then you\u2019d still be in good shape.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it! You\u2019ve successfully winter-proofed your outside water supply for winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unless you live somewhere warm all year round, you\u2019ll need to shut off your outside water supply before winter hits. 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