Outdoor Faucet Repair in North York

Common problems

• Dripping from the spout or handle
• Water inside the basement wall after the first warm spring day, a sign of a split pipe
• No shut-off valve inside for winterizing
• A tap that will not close fully

Frost-free hose bibs

A frost-free hose bib has a long stem so the actual valve sits inside the heated house. When you close it, water drains out of the outside section. It only works if the bib slopes slightly down and the hose is disconnected in winter. A hose left attached traps water and can split the pipe even on a frost-free bib.

Repair or replace

Washers and packing can be replaced on older bibs. Splits, corroded bodies and missing interior shut-offs are reasons to replace. We install frost-free models with an interior isolation valve and seal the wall penetration.

North York homes

Many houses here have the original hose bibs, sometimes with no interior valve. Splits usually show up in March or April when the water is turned on and leaks into the basement ceiling. Read our guide on winterizing outdoor faucets and the frozen pipe guide. If a pipe has split, see burst pipe repair.