Leaking Freeze Proof Outdoor Faucet

The symptom of this type of leak is reduced water pressure coming from the faucet.

Leaking freeze proof outdoor faucet.

If your faucet still leaks the stem may be leaking and you should replace the faucet. Leaving your hose attached to the faucet for the winter is asking for trouble. Remove the knob s retaining screw or nut and pull off the knob. Remove the handle and nut photo 1 and pull the stem from the faucet photo 2.

On frost proof faucets the washer is located on the end of the long faucet stem. First check to make sure that water pressure in other fixtures is normal and that only the frost proof spigot is affected. If your faucet leaks out of the spout when it s turned off the washer is bad. Detach the hose from the faucet.

Doing this may lead to interior water lines freezing and bursting. In climates where temperatures drop way below freezing most newer homes have freeze proof faucets. Simply disconnect the hose from the faucet to reduce the likelihood of this occurring in your home. Remove the packing nut by turning it counterclockwise.

Repair a leaking freeze proof faucet by replacing a corroded or faulty valve stem washer that is no longer capable of create a water tight seal.