Fix Leaky Frost Free Sillcock Outdoor Faucet

Mark donovan of shows how to fix a leaky frost free sillcock or outdoor faucet.

Fix leaky frost free sillcock outdoor faucet.

Remove the freeze proof faucet retaining nut. Https amzn to 2mroxzz this video will walk you through how to fix a common source of water leaks in your outdoor faucet spigot. Hi i have a frost free faucet and i made sure it was off and no leaks were present before winter. Some freeze proof faucet models have two nuts to remove.

This outdoor includes a vacuum breaker is designed to permit water to drain out of the faucet when the faucet is closed. If the faucet leaks from around the handle just when the water is turned on the stem packing may be leaking. A great spring project. Remove the screw in the center of the handle and pull the handle off.

On older faucets that operate with compression washers there is packing cord wrapped. Oftentimes the washer is loose but other repairs are just as simple. Put the knob back on and turn it counterclockwise to remove the valve stem. Try tightening the nut slightly photo 1.

If you are. These are required in new construction in most jurisdictions. In some cases you can fix this by simply tightening the retaining nut that s under the handle. Frost proof faucets are designed so that the valve mechanism that seals off the water.

Repair a leaking frost proof sillcock faucet the design of frost proof faucets. Watch this video home repair tutorial and learn how to fix a leaky outdoor faucet. Remove the packing nut by turning it counterclockwise. When i came to turn my faucet on in the summer there was no water coming from the faucet.

The handyguys discuss the repair of the newer frost free style of exterior faucet hosebib sillcock. Leaks around the handle stem.