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.
Repair leaking outside water faucet.
The aerator is the piece that screws onto the end of the faucet spout.
Speak to an associate at your local home depot or call your local plumber.
Step 5 access the faucet valve stem.
Don t crank it hard.
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.
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Test the outdoor faucet by turning on the water.
Repairing or replacing the faulty parts will require a few standard tools.
How to fix a leaky outdoor water faucet fast and easy.
If you find that your faucet is still leaking it may be time to call an expert.
Run both hot and cold water through your faucet few for a few minutes to ensure your aerator isn t clogged.
However if the faucet leaks even with a new washer you need to once again turn off the water supply and continue your investigation.
If the faucet does not leak when you shut off the faucet you have solved the problem.
Shut off the water supply to the fauc.
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.