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Outdoor Garden Hoses Before a Freeze in 6 Steps: Disconnect, Drain, Store

A Red Cross-based routine for disconnecting, draining and storing outdoor hoses to help prevent freezing damage.

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American Red Cross

Red Cross instructions for outdoor hose and faucet winterization.

Link card to Red Cross outdoor faucet guidance

Water trapped in outdoor hoses or hose bibs can freeze. Follow property management guidance for shared taps and winterized plumbing.

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1. Before freezing weather, inspect outdoor taps, hoses and fittings and establish whether you are authorized to service them.
2. Shut off the faucet and release hose pressure safely. Do not force stuck parts or alter shared building valves.
3. Disconnect the hose and spray nozzle, stretch the hose downhill if possible and drain remaining water.
4. If there is a dedicated indoor shutoff for the exterior tap, follow manufacturer or building instructions to close it and drain the bib.
5. Coil the drained hose without sharp kinks and store it, fittings and nozzle in a place protected from freezing.
6. If a pipe is already frozen or leaking, do not force the valve or use open flames; call building management or a plumber.