Outdoor Faucets & Hose Bibs

Outdoor faucets – also known as hose bibs or sillcocks – might seem like a small part of your plumbing system, but they can become a big problem if they fail.

At MVP Plumbing, we handle hose bib repairs, upgrades, and winterization all across Trumbull and Fairfield County. Whether you’re dealing with a springtime surprise leak or looking to install a new frost-free faucet, we’ve got you covered.

What Is a Hose Bib?
A hose bib is the outdoor faucet where you attach your garden hose. It’s exposed to the elements year-round, which means it’s vulnerable to freezing, cracking, and leaking – especially after Connecticut’s long winters.
Common Issues & Repairs
We handle dozens of hose bib repairs every spring. The most common problems we see include:
If it’s a standard hose bib, a leaking washer might be all it needs. If it’s frost-free and split over the winter, we’ll replace it with a new one – and yes, we only install code-compliant models with vacuum breakers for backflow prevention.
Winterization: Protect Your Pipes

Freezing temps are no joke around here. If you don’t winterize your hose bibs properly, you risk burst pipes inside your wall. That’s why every fall, our team does rounds to shut off and winterize outdoor plumbing for our clients.

For non-frost-free faucets, we shut off the valve inside the home and open the outdoor one to let it drain. For frost-free models, simply removing the hose is enough – but that’s the step people forget most often.

We send out seasonal email reminders every year because we’d rather help you avoid the problem in the first place.

Upgrades, Warranties & Service Plans

We install only the best hose bibs available – ones designed to last through Northeast winters. Every outdoor faucet we install comes with a one-year labor warranty, and the parts are covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.

If you’re tired of replacing outdoor faucets or want to be proactive, ask us about our winterization plans. We’ll come out every fall to shut things down, and every spring to start them back up – no scheduling stress, no surprise damage.

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