How Does a Frost Free Hose Bib Work?

A hose bib is another term for an outdoor water faucet, which is found in most homes on the outside of the front and back of the house. Most people need to hook up a hose to their outdoor faucet to water their plants, garden or wash the car.  A sillcock is also another term for an outdoor faucet although typically features a longer pipe in 6 inch through 14 inch most common lengths.

A frost free hose bib and a sillcock contain an interior valve to prevent water from accumulating in the pipe and freezing.  It is especially important to prevent water from freezing in your faucet during cold months to prevent extensive damage to your home. A hose bib typically connects to the water line directly and does not have a check valve or stem, and meant for mild climate applications. A frost free hose bib or sillcock has a check valve at the end of the long pipe which is located inside the home and protected from freezing, if the hose is disconnected during freezing conditions.

If you have an older house and must continually repair your outdoor faucet, it might be time to install a frost free hose bib or a longer sillcock for a longer lasting solution.

Woodford Frost Free Hose Bibs Protect Your Home

With a hose connected during freezing conditions, even if you turn your outdoor faucet off, water that is left in the pipe could cause pressure build up in the pipe and burst the tube. Woodford Manufacturing offers a wide selection of high-quality faucet and hydrant products which they are known for their patents, innovation, durability and reliability. Woodford has a patented a frost free hose bib, the Model 19, that will not burst, even if the hose is left connected during freezing conditions.

With Woodford frost free hose bibs, you will have peace of mind that your pipes will never freeze and cause water damage to your home. Eagle Mountain Products is the premier online retailer for quality Woodford faucet and hydrant products as well as the well-known Watco bathtub and sink drain repair product line. We offer everything you need to install or repair your faucet along with a comprehensive media library including easy to follow instructional videos.

Eagle Mountain Products offers experienced assistance in selecting the right product for your faucet installation or repair job. Contact our customer service at 1-800-308-0864 Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm MST or send us an email at sales@eaglemountainproducts.com with any questions.


Eagle Mountain Products is the premier online distributor of quality Woodford products and repair kits. We offer assistance in selecting the right product for your job from a skilled and knowledgeable staff. Contact us to speak with a representative and learn more about protecting your home with Woodford frost free hose bibs.