Professional Hose Bib Replacement Services
Crimson Copper Plumbing handles hose bib replacement across Chaska and Shakopee, MN. We replace frost-free hose bibs after water pools near your foundation, usually after watering the front yard.
The valve stem often corrodes over the years of use, allowing water to leak behind the siding. We’ll shut off the main supply, cut out the damaged section, and install a new quarter-turn valve with a vacuum breaker.
The entire job should take about an hour (barring extra complications), and homeowners can use their hose again that afternoon.
Hose bibs see constant use during warmer months. You connect garden hoses, fill buckets, wash cars, and rinse tools. Many homes in Chaska and Shakopee have at least two exterior spigots, one in front and one out back.
They sit exposed to the weather year-round, which accelerates wear. The handle may spin without shutting off the water completely, or you may see drips even when the knob is cranked tight.
Some older bibs freeze during winter and crack at the seams. Others develop pinhole leaks where the copper pipe meets the valve body. These problems don’t fix themselves.
Call 952-356-7152 for hose bib replacement in Chaska and Shakopee, MN.
When You Need Hose Bib Services
A leaking hose bib wastes water and can damage your home’s structure. Here’s what to watch for:
- Handle spins freely but water keeps running
- Dripping from the spout even when fully closed
- Water seeping out around the packing nut behind the handle
- Visible cracks in the valve body or frozen connections
- Low water pressure when you attach a hose
- Corrosion or mineral buildup around the threads
We carry out the replacement in stages.
First, we locate the shutoff valve inside your home that controls the outdoor spigot. Sometimes that’s in the basement near the water heater, other times it’s in a crawl space or utility closet. We turn off the water and drain the line.
Then we unscrew the old hose bib from the exterior wall, carefully, because the pipe behind it can be brittle if it’s original to the house. We measure the pipe stub and thread on the new valve.
For frost-free models, we ensure the valve seat is positioned far enough inside the wall to remain above freezing temperatures.
We apply pipe dope to the threads, tighten everything down with a wrench, and test for leaks by turning the supply back on. The new valve should operate smoothly with no drips.
How Long Should Hose Bibs Last in Chaska and Shakopee, MN?
Generally, a hose bib is expected to last between 10 and 25 years.
Modern hose bibs typically last longer than brass valves, which are commonly found in homes built before the 1990s.
Quarter-turn ball valves seal better than compression-style stems. Frost-free models prevent freeze damage by placing the shutoff mechanism several inches inside the heated space.
We install vacuum breakers on every replacement (or ensure equivalent backflow prevention) to meet current plumbing codes. They stop dirty water from siphoning back into your home’s supply lines when you’re using a spray attachment or filling a small pool.
Get a Leak-Free, Worry-Free Hose Bib Today
Crimson Copper Plumbing is dedicated to the Chaska and Shakopee community, and we replace hose bibs in ranch homes, two-story homes, and older properties (some of which have galvanized supply lines).
We stock the parts on our trucks, so most jobs should finish the same day. If your outdoor spigot isn’t working right, we’ll get it sorted out.
Call 952-356-7152 today for fast and reliable hose bib replacement by our professional plumbers in Chaska and Shakopee, MN!
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