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H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer Serving Bergen County, Nj
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Why Outside Faucets Fail in Bergen County
Our freeze-thaw cycles are brutal. Water expands when frozen, cracks everything. That faucet might look fine outside while it's destroyed inside your wall.
Faucet Problems We Fix Before Winter
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Dripping that won't stop no matter how hard you turn
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Handle spinning freely but water won't shut off
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Leaking from handle when turned on
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Water spraying from vacuum breaker
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Old style faucets that aren't frost-proof
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Pipes already split from last winter
Your garden hose still attached in November? That's holding water in the faucet. Freeze coming? That water expands, splits pipe inside wall. You won't know til spring when you turn it on and basement floods.
What to Do Right Now (Before We Arrive)
Disconnect Everything NOW
Garden hoses, splitters, timers, anything attached. These trap water. Even frost-proof faucets fail with hoses attached. Takes 30 seconds, saves thousands.
Find Your Shutoff Valve
Most outside faucets have indoor shutoff. Usually in basement ceiling near where faucet is outside. Find it now, not during emergency.
Check Inside Wall
Feel drywall near faucet for moisture. Look for stains. Peek in basement ceiling below. Catching leak early saves massive damage.
Where Outside Faucet Disasters Strike
High-Risk Locations
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North-facing walls (coldest exposure)
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Faucets in attached garages
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Near downspouts (extra freeze risk)
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Crawlspace installations
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Second-story faucets (longer pipe run)
Hidden Damage Zones
The problem's never the faucet you see - it's pipe inside wall. Split happens in warmest spot where ice couldn't expand further. Usually right inside your nice, finished wall.
Customer in River Vale had faucet in perfect spot - south facing, protected. But pipe ran through unheated garage ceiling. Froze there, split, ruined garage when thawed.
Immediate Fix Plus Prevention
Not just fixing current problem. We evaluate freeze risk, suggest upgrades, install proper shutoffs. Fix today's issue, prevent tomorrow's disaster.
Frost-Proof Upgrade Options
Replace old faucets with frost-proof models. Shut off inside wall where warm. Can't freeze if water's not there. Worth every penny.
Proper Slope Installation
Faucets must slope down slightly. Water drains out when shut off. Many installed wrong, hold water, freeze. We fix angle during repair.
Simple Repair: $150-300
Replace washer or seat
Adjust packing
Fix minor leak
Basic maintenance
Faucet Replacement: $300-500
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New frost-proof faucet
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Proper installation
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Vacuum breaker included
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Freeze protection
Frozen Pipe Disaster: $5,000-20,000
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Water damage restoration
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Wall replacement
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Mold remediation
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Insurance deductible
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Massive headache
Protect Your Home Before Winter
That dripping faucet isn't saving money by ignoring it. It's compound interest on future disaster. Every freeze cycle weakens pipes more. Eventually, catastrophic failure.
November's here, freezing weather's coming. Call (201) 666-1118 for outside faucet inspection and repair. We'll fix problems, upgrade to frost-proof, show you proper winterization. Because frozen pipes don't care that you were "gonna get to it."
Stop That Dripping Before Winter Destroys Your Wall
Homeowner on Forest Avenue ignored a dripping outside faucet all summer. "Just a small leak," he said. Come January, that faucet froze, burst inside the wall, flooded his finished basement. $15,000 damage from a $150 repair he put off.
Outside faucets seem simple but they're your home's weak point in winter. Every one that drips, won't shut off completely, or hasn't been upgraded to frost-proof is a disaster waiting. H. Hofmeister fixes these time bombs daily across Westwood before they explode.
Outside Faucet Repair Westwood NJ
Winterization That Actually Works
October Checklist
Disconnect hoses, shut indoor valves, open outside faucets to drain, insulate exposed pipes. Takes 20 minutes, prevents disasters.
Spring Startup
Check for leaks before full pressure. Run water slowly first. Watch for spray from splits. Better to find problems controlled than full flood.
Why Bergen County Faucets Need Extra Care
We get polar vortex drops to below zero. Wind chill makes it worse. Houses here have more outdoor faucets than southern states. Each one's a potential breach.
Older Westwood homes have original faucets from 1960s. Washington Township's newer homes cheap out on outside faucets. Emerson's got tons of irrigation connections. Every situation needs attention.
Modern Faucet Technology
Smart Freeze Protection
WiFi faucets alert phone if freezing. Automatic draining models. Heated versions for critical locations. Technology preventing thousands in damage.
Quarter-Turn Convenience
Ball valves instead of washers. Last longer, seal better, easier operation. Especially good for elderly who struggle with traditional faucets.
Installed smart faucet system in Hillsdale estate with six outside faucets. Monitors temperature, auto-drains if freezing, sends alerts. Haven't had single freeze issue.
Commercial Considerations
Multi-Unit Properties
Apartment buildings, condos need tenant education. One frozen faucet affects everyone. Provide notices, do inspections, upgrade proactively.
Irrigation Systems
Backflow preventers, multiple zones, dozens of potential freeze points. Require professional winterization. Don't trust landscapers for plumbing.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
Outside Faucet Specialists: (201) 666-1118
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
License #10625 | Freeze Protection Experts