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The article is about how to help prevent frozen outdoor faucets.  Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C in Plano, Texas provides maintenance & repairs for all brands of Central A/C, Gas & Electric Furnace, and Heat Pumps.    Additionally, we sell and install new HVAC Systems from American Standard (same company as Trane), Ameristar (same company as American Standard) and Coleman HVAC (same company as York HVAC).

Al’s also provides full-service plumbing maintenance, repairs and replacements for every plumbing component in your home.  Al’s sells and installs Rheem Professional Series gas & electric water heaters, and tankless water heaters.  Al’s is near your home in Plano, TX; Allen, TX; and Frisco, TX.  We service all homes in southern Collin and Denton Counties with no additional travel charge.

Call Al’s today to discuss any concerns or problems you have with your HVAC System or Plumbing.  We will arrange an appointment at your convenience.

 

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Ways To Help Prevent Frozen Outdoor Faucets

Freezing temperatures in north Texas aren’t common — but when they do occur, they can cause frozen outdoor faucets.  Exterior Faucets on north-facing walls are the most prone to freezing since cold-air weather systems are ushered into Texas with the winds from the north.   Helping to prevent frozen and broken outdoor faucets is an easy and inexpensive way to avoid plumbing repair bills.

Prevent Frozen Outdoor Faucets On Exterior Walls

outdoor faucet coming from the wall

Shown: Wall Outdoor Faucet

Protecting exterior wall faucets takes only seconds.  The easiest way is to cover them with an insulating cover designed for that purpose.   The one shown just below has a slip-tie that pulls tight around the faucet, right up against the wall.    This cover is reusable — and allows for easy removal by puling the cover open — expanding the cover back into its original shape (shown below).

  • A Short-Term solution is to wrap the faucet with a bathroom hand-towel.  Then cover the towel with a disposable, plastic shopping bag you get from stores.  Use tape to secure the bag tightly against the wall.   You must cover the towel.  If it rains — a wet towel may freeze.
  • A Long-Term Solution is to purchase a reusable, insulating cover designed for outdoor wall faucets.

SHOWN: Outdoor Faucet “Sock” Cover

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  • Also, check to see if there is a gap around the outdoor faucet’s pipe where it comes through the wall.  These gaps are often covered by a chrome trim ring.  If there is a gap, fill it with caulk to stop air from entering the wall.   The air-flow is very cold and could cause a frozen pipe inside the wall.

Click Here To See An Example Of An Air-Gap Behind An Outdoor Faucet’s Chrome Trim Ring: Air Gap Around Outdoor Faucet Water Pipe

 

Prevent Frozen Outdoor Faucets Coming Up From The Ground

outdoor faucet coming up from the ground

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Shown:  In-Ground Outdoor Faucet

In DFW, near where the water line (from the City) enters your home — an outdoor faucet coming up from the ground is common.   Protecting these faucets from freezing is also easy and inexpensive.

  • A Short-Term Solution is to wrap the faucet with a bathroom hand-towel (short faucet) OR bathroom bath-towel (tall faucet) — and cover the towel with a disposable, plastic bag you get from stores (short faucet) OR a kitchen trash-can bag (tall faucet).  Use tape to secure the bag as close to the ground as possible.  You must cover the towel.  If it rains — a wet towel may freeze.
  • A Long-Term Solution is to purchase a reusable, insulating cover designed for in-ground, outdoor faucets.

SHOWN: In-Ground Outdoor Faucet “Sock” Covers — 2 Sizes Included

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This product is featured because 2 sizes are included.

 

  • Another level of protection is to add pre-cut, insulating pipe-wrap around the pipe between the ground and the faucet.

Shown: Pre-Cut Foam Insulation For Water Pipe

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  • There’s also a decorative solution that can further protect it from freezing (and hide it from view).  Cover the faucet with a plastic landscaping rock (they’re hallow).

For A Short In-Ground Faucet 

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Shown: Hollow, Plastic Landscaping Rock — To Protect An In-Lawn Outdoor Faucet

Dimensions For The Rock Shown Above: 14”High x 10.75” Wide.  This covers most in-lawn outdoor faucets.

 

For A Tall In-Ground Faucet 

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Dimensions For The Rock Shown Just Above: 23” High x 14” Wide.  This covers most taller, in-lawn, outdoor faucets.

NOTE: If your outdoor faucet is taller than 14 inches — there are even taller plastic landscaping rocks available.

 

Click Below To Learn Ways To Help Prevent Indoor Water Pipes From Freezing  

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The article was about how to help prevent frozen outdoor faucets in north Texas.  Al’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C in Plano, Texas provides maintenance & repairs for all brands of Central A/C, Gas & Electric Furnace, and Heat Pumps.    Additionally, we sell and install new HVAC Systems from American Standard (same company as Trane), Ameristar (same company as American Standard) and Coleman HVAC (same company as York HVAC).

Al’s also provides full-service plumbing maintenance, repairs and replacements for every plumbing component in your home.  Al’s sells and installs Rheem Professional Series gas & electric water heaters, and tankless water heaters.  Al’s is near your home in Plano, TX; Allen, TX; and Frisco, TX.  We service all homes in southern Collin and Denton Counties with no additional travel charge.

Call Al’s today to discuss any concerns or problems you have with your HVAC System or Plumbing.  We will arrange an appointment at your convenience.