{"product_id":"hose-bib-winterize-checklist","title":"Hose Bib Winterize Checklist","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hose bib winterize checklist closes the indoor valve, drains the bib, and gets every hose off before a freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople turn the outside handle, leave the hose on, and meet a split pipe in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Happens\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bib looks closed, so the full pipe in the wall feels handled. The shutoff that matters is indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteractive hose bib winterize checklist with valve, drain, hose, and label zones plus a done gate. Not a sprinkler blowout. Instant download, printable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose the indoor valve, not just the bib\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake every hose off before a freeze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain the line into a bucket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sprinkler-blowout-checklist\"\u003eSprinkler Blowout Checklist\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/winterizing-home-prep-insulation-checklist\"\u003eWinterizing Home Prep Insulation Checklist\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fall-winter-home-weatherization-checklist\"\u003eFall Winter Home Weatherization Checklist\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cabin-winter-shutdown-checklist\"\u003eCabin Winter Shutdown Checklist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs this a sprinkler blowout?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This hose bib winterize checklist is the outdoor faucets and hoses. Irrigation zones and compressor pressure are a different job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMy bib says frost-proof. Can I skip it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot if a hose is still attached, and not if you have no indoor shutoff. Frost-proof fails when water is trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat if I cannot find the inside valve?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not guess with a compressor. A plumber can find the shutoff before a split pipe finds you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen do I do this?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the first hard freeze, on a day you can still see the bib and walk the basement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChecklistsFor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46328761024556,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7034\/5260\/files\/hose-bib-winterize-checklist-cover.png?v=1791089851","url":"https:\/\/www.checklistsfor.com\/products\/hose-bib-winterize-checklist","provider":"ChecklistsFor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}