A hose timer waters the garden on schedule without the manual work. The install is a simple twist onto the faucet.
The type
Choose a mechanical or a smart timer for the hose bib. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Houston, the smart timer adjusts to the weather.
The fit
Thread the timer onto the hose bib, hand-tight with a washer seal. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Houston, the washer stops the drip.
The program
Set the schedule and the duration on the timer. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Houston, the schedule matches the garden's needs.
The hose
Connect the garden hose to the timer's outlet. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Houston, the connection is hand-tight.
The test
Run a manual cycle and check the connections for leaks. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Houston, the test confirms the flow.
The winter
Remove the timer and drain the hose before the freeze. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Houston, the removal protects the timer.
The call
Set the garden on a schedule. Call 888-217-3585 and Houston Plumber Connect will match you with a Houston pro for the hose bib work.
Plumbing in Houston: what to know
In Houston, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Harris County — from West University Place, Bellaire and Jacinto City to ZIP codes like 77009, 77007, 77008 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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