# Outdoor Faucet Winterizing in Charlotte, SC

Hard freezes can crack outdoor faucets and the pipe behind the wall. A few fall steps help protect hose bibs before the first cold snap.

- Disconnect garden hoses so water can drain out of the faucet.
- If you have an indoor shutoff for the outdoor line, close it and open the outside faucet to drain.
- Foam faucet covers are an inexpensive extra layer for exposed spigots.
- A leak inside the wall after a freeze needs a plumber; shut off the water first.

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