Fix Dripping Outside Water Faucet

How to stop an outdoor faucet from dripping watch this video for tips on how to stop an outdoor faucet or hose bibb from dripping by tightening the packing nut or replacing the rubber washer.

Fix dripping outside water faucet.

Unscrew the packing nut beneath the handle of the faucet. Grasp the faucet handle and pull the valve stem out of the hose bibb. Here s how to go about it. Completely drain the water from the faucet by unscrewing the valve.

Today s homeowner serves cookies to analyze traffic and better serve you. Outdoor faucets can develop leaks over time. Back outside turn the handle on your hose bib to drain it. Turn the water off at the water meter using a cut off key.

It may be the washer or it could be the faucet itself. If there aren t individual shutoff valves. Stop the water supply to the hose bib by following the supply pipe into your basement or crawl space to the appropriate shut off valve. Turn on the faucet and leave open allowing the remaining water in the line to empty into the sink.

If your faucet needs to be completely replaced take these seven steps. You may need to use a second wrench to hold the pipe in place. Repairing or replacing the faulty parts will require a few standard tools. Outside open the tap.

Figure out where the faucet is leaking. Replace the washer with. If the faucet cap is tight and the water is coming from the faucet you will need to replace the washer. Remove the screw on the valve stem holding the faucet washer.

Disassembling and removing the valve from the faucet housing is easier than you think. Twist the valve under your sink to turn off the water supply valve or valves.