Anytime the air gets below the freezing point, water has a chance to freeze. That’s especially true for outside faucets exposed to the elements. As water drops below the freezing point, it expands. When water freezes within your pipes, it’s never a good thing.
When water expands, it can burst the pipe or faucet fixture it was in. It may not happen the first time, but it can. Texas winters can be hard on our pipes and fixtures. Water freezes and thaws, exposing them to significant pressure. In time this may undermine the strength of the pipe or fixture.
You can protect your exterior faucets with the installation of a freeze-proof tap. This preventative measure will save you trouble and money in the long run.
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