What Is a Hose Spigot?
A hose spigot—also called a hose bib, outdoor faucet—is the water connection on the outside of your home where you attach a garden hose. It provides outdoor water for gardening, washing cars, filling pools, pressure washing, and more.

Types of Hose Spigots
1. Standard Hose Spigot

• Most common type
• Simple on/off handle
• Inexpensive and easy to replace

2. Anti-Siphon or Vacuum Breaker Spigot

• Prevents contaminated water from flowing back into your home
• Required by many building codes
• Safer for use with chemicals, hoses submerged in water, etc.

3. Multi-Turn vs. Quarter-Turn

• Multi-turn: traditional handle; takes several turns to open/close
• Quarter-turn: uses a ball valve; quicker operation and longer lifespan

Common Problems Customers Experience
1. Leaking Spigot
Common signs:

• Dripping from the handle
• Water leaking from where the hose connects
• Water spraying from behind the spigot
  Usually caused by a worn washer, loose packing nut, or internal damage.

2. Low Water Pressure
Often caused by:

• Mineral buildup
• Partially closed valves
• Kinked hoses
• Old or failing spigot mechanisms

3. Hard-to-Turn Handle
Typically due to:

• Worn stem packing
• Corrosion
• Mineral buildup

Customer Maintenance Tips

• Check for leaks before first use
• Ensure the vacuum breaker is not cracked
• Remove hose kinks to maintain pressure

Professional Services We Offer

• Hose spigot repair (washers, packing nuts, stems)
• Replacement of old or leaking hose bibs
• Adding new outdoor water connections
• Repairing burst spigot lines in walls
• Installing vacuum breakers / anti-siphon devices

When to Replace a Hose Spigot
​Replacement is recommended if:

• It leaks even after minor repairs
• The handle is seized or broken
• The spigot is older than 10–15 years
• You want a anti-siphon model