3 Things to Know About a Frozen Hose and Faucet

A frozen hose with a split is ruined Ice expands inside the hose and cracks the rubber or vinyl. No tape, patch, or clamp will hold for more than one use. Hoses are cheap, so just buy a new one.

A leaky faucet may be fixable If the faucet only has a worn washer, you can replace it. But a frozen faucet with a cracked body or pipe requires professional repair.

Always shut off the water supply to the outdoor faucet Before attempting any repairs, turn off the water supply to the sillcock. This prevents flooding and further damage.