How to Repair a Leaky Outdoor Faucet
Leaky outdoor faucets are a source of higher water bills as well as aggravation. Puddling water can not only attract insects, but seep into your foundation. Although there is sometimes a more complex problem causing the leakage, most faucet leaks can be repaired without a costly service call from your plumber. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Nut
- Crescent wrench
- Petroleum jelly or faucet grease
- Small tray or box
- Screwdriver
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Instructions
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Get your supplies together. It's nice to have a little box or tray with you to avoid losing pieces in the grass. Turn off the water main inside the house before you start.
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Remove the handle. Loosen the center screw with your screwdriver. Put the screw in the box for safekeeping. The handle should lift off easily.
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Remove the packing nut under the handle. Turn it counterclockwise. You might have to move the stem around a bit to get it out.
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Take out the stem. It looks like a long rod that has a washer at its end. Take that washer off and replace it with a new one.
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Grease the stem end with a little petroleum jelly or faucet grease. Reinstall the stem, packing nut and handle. It should work fine now.
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thanks
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I have no idea what I'm doing!
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It's our jobs to keep you busy!!! LOL
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And this is why I love my wife. She will always find something for me to fix. Me ? I think everything is fixed and ok. But that`s just me.
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Just in case he has trouble fixing this leaky faucet...you can give Terry a call!!! LOL
