In a climate where it freezes in winter, like here in Bellingham and Whatcom County, WA, it makes sense to have the new frost-free hose bibbs. When I do home inspections and find that the faucets, or worse yet, the pipes to the faucets are exposed to the weather then I know that one of two things will happen in winter. (1) The homeowner is going to have to find a shutoff and drain the pipes or (2) they will end up frozen. The best tip I can give is for the purchaser to install frost-free hose bibbs or frost-free yard hydrants. It saves lots of hassle. I know that first hand because, up until last year, my wife's outside garden faucets were not yard hydrants and they would freeze prior to yours truly getting the water shutoff in the winter. Happened more than once. This year I can go to Mexico in January and not sweat that one. Thanks for stopping by, Steven L. Smith
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Never seen these around here but a great idea! Thanks!
Will Nutsy be staying home and minding the store this winter during your trip? He's soooooo responsible.
James,
After years of being misguided you are finally starting to see the woods for the trees.
Great idea Steven. Not that we'd ever have to worry about that out here in Phoenix, AZ. If you have a chance check out our own home inspection blog. http://homeinspectorsaz.com/
I didn't think stereos froze. What you say?
Say it ain't so, Joe!
South Texas usually wouldn't need frost free hose bibs but I has snowed here the last two years....and some folks have had some problems.
It will never snow here like up there but something to consider.
Coming to you from Texas,,,
I'm not familiar with these faucets. How about a more detailed blog for my education. I'm an expert on water heaters now.