Hose Bib Repair in Dallas–Fort Worth

Outdoor faucets take the worst of the weather and are the fixture most likely to split during a hard freeze — especially if a hose was left attached. Damage often shows up as water inside the wall the first time the bib is opened in spring.

Frost-resistant replacements shift the shutoff point back inside the heated wall, which is why they are the usual upgrade after a freeze failure.

Symptoms and problems

• • Dripping from the spout or the handle
• • Water spraying from the wall when the bib is opened
• • A handle that spins freely
• • A damp spot on interior drywall near an exterior faucet
• • A loose or wobbly spigot

Common causes

• • Freeze damage splitting the valve body or pipe
• • Worn packing or a failed washer
• • Corrosion at the wall connection
• • Strain from a heavy hose reel or hose left attached

Typical solutions

• • Replacing washers and packing on a repairable bib
• • Replacing the bib with a frost-resistant model
• • Repairing damaged pipe behind the wall
• • Adding a vacuum breaker where required

When to get professional help

Water appearing inside when the outdoor faucet is used means the split is behind the wall — shut it off and get it opened up.