A hose bib is the outdoor faucet where you typically connect your garden hose. It’s also referred to as a wall hydrant, outside faucet, or sillcock. These fixtures are directly connected to your home’s plumbing system and are exposed to outdoor temperatures year-round. Because of that exposure, they are more prone to leaks, freezing, and other damage if not properly maintained.
If you notice water dripping from your hose bib even after turning it off, it could be due to worn washers, loose fittings, or a cracked sillcock. Leaks can also occur behind the wall if the pipe connection has failed, especially after a freeze. A leaking hose bib is not just annoying. It wastes water and can lead to water damage inside the wall if left unaddressed. Our team will inspect your wall hydrant carefully and determine if the issue is with the faucet, the pipe connection, or both.
Cold weather can wreak havoc on outside faucets if they are not properly winterized. Freezing temperatures can cause the pipe behind your sillcock to burst, even if the faucet itself looks fine. To protect your hose bib in winter, we recommend removing all hoses, draining any remaining water from the line, and using an insulated faucet cover. If you have a frost-free sillcock, it must still be installed with a slight downward slope to drain correctly. Improper installation is one of the most common causes of freezing and burst pipes in our area.
Modern hose bibs often come with built-in vacuum breakers or anti-siphon valves. These prevent dirty water from being siphoned back into your home’s clean water supply. If you do not already have these features, it may be time to upgrade. We install high-quality anti-siphon sillcocks that meet all code requirements and help protect your water system from contamination. These upgrades are especially important for homeowners who use fertilizers or chemical sprayers on their lawns.
When your outside faucet fails, we offer same-day repair and replacement. Our team will assess whether the leak is isolated to the faucet or if the pipe behind the wall has been compromised. We replace worn washers, tighten fittings, or install a new frost-proof sillcock when needed. All our installations are sealed properly and pressure-tested before we leave. We use brass or stainless steel fixtures designed to withstand long-term exposure to the elements.
Yes, we warranty all hose bib repairs and replacements. That includes both the parts and the workmanship. If you experience issues after we’ve completed the job, we’ll come back and make it right. Our goal is to give you peace of mind knowing your outdoor faucet is reliable, up to code, and protected for every season.
Whether your hose bib is dripping, frozen, or just outdated, we have the tools and experience to fix it. We serve both Spartanburg and Greenville, SC, with fast, professional service and a team that understands local plumbing codes and weather conditions. Contact One Call to schedule your outdoor faucet repair or replacement today.
