Outside Water Faucet Leaking

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Outside water faucet leaking. If the faucet does not leak when you shut off the faucet you have solved the problem. Luckily fixing a leaking outdoor faucet isn t a major problem and the process is very similar. However if the faucet leaks even with a new washer you need to once again turn off the water supply and continue your investigation. Outdoor water spigots typically go years without servicing until eventually water begins continually spraying from the handle or dripping from the spout and you have no choice but to make repairs.

Leaks around the base of the faucet. A leaking frost proof faucet can waste a lot of water but fixes are simple whether the problem is the faucet stem washer assembly the vacuum breaker or just a loose retaining nut. Don t crank it hard. Outdoor faucets also known as hose bibbs often begin to drip or leak around the handle over time.

A leak around the base of the faucet where the faucet body meets the sink is not quite as obvious since users are constantly splashing water around the sink deck and base of the faucet. When i turn my faucet on water comes out as usual but i see a leak coming from the bottom of the house siding that drips about a foot out on each side of the faucet dripping off the bottom edge of the siding. An unchecked leak will result in higher annual water bills. But if you frequently see puddling water on the sink deck around the faucets you may have a leak in this area.

Test the outdoor faucet by turning on the water. Now a leaking outdoor faucet can let a lot of water flow away and besides the waste of the water it can make a big mess of your lawn or garden not to mention that the water could actually end up getting back into your home and make a real mess. To stop an outdoor faucet or hose bibb from dripping use pliers or an adjustable wrench to slightly tighten the packing nut below the handle of the faucet in a clockwise direction. If you re lucky you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle.

In addition water dripping from a faucet on an outside wall will eventually rot wood and exacerbate basement damp problems.