A garden hose left outside during winter can damage it, such as cracking or freezing, especially when the hose has water inside it. A frozen connected hose can cause water pressure issues inside the pipes and water lines of your home. Preparing for the winter is a wise move even if you live in mild winter with only a short time with freezing temperature. Here is a step by step guide to preventing the hose from freezing:
Step 1:
Turn off the outside water spigot to prevent the additional water
from entering the pipe.
Step 2:
Linear the twists to allow the water to pass freely through the hose.
Step 3:
Remove the remaining water from the hose. Also, detach the
attachments like sprinkle heads to get rid of water.
Step 4:
Detach the hose from the water spigot.
Step 5:
Ensure you have removed every last of water remaining inside of
your garden hose.
Step 6:
Wind the hose into a circular shape to prevent it from kink or
twisted when you store it.
Step 7:
Store the hose on a warm surface to prevent it from freezing or
cracking.
Step 8:
Use a hanger or a large bucket to keep the hose. Because when you
hang a hose on a nail, that can cause kink from the stress and weight on
one spot.
