How To Fix A Leaking Outdoor Faucet | Easy DIY Fix!
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2022
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Before calling a plumber to fix that annoying leaky outdoor faucet watch this video and with less than 1 hour and a few bucks in parts, you will be able to fix the issue yourself. I will provide examples of a few different types of faucets to ensure you are able to successfully fix your outdoor spigot even if it is a bit different design compared to mine.
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Thank GOD you did this video! We have a leaky outdoor faucet and no money to call a plumber. What a relief to see this repair so clearly demonstrated.
Happy to help!
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Great video saved me a ton of money not having to call a plumber - Thank you so much
That is what we are here for 🙌
Also my girlfriend kept saying maybe we should get a plumber. I said no, we do not need a plumber most projects you don't
Temperatures dropping to the teens tonight, I scrambled to fix leaking faucet and then found your video with the exact same faucet. Followed every step of your instructions, including your parts recommendations, and repair went perfectly and faucet no longer leaks. Finished a few hours ago just as it started snowing. Thank you!
Wow. Thank you. I have a 40 year old out door spigot. 79 cent rubber washer fixed my leak. I almost paid a plumber 200 bucks to replace it.
Amen! I did pay 100.00 for a washer on one, and vowed not again.
6th grade shop teacher would be proud!
I did exactly what you instructed and it fixed my outdoor faucet! Thank you so much for the easy step by step instructions. I fixed my leak in 30 minutes. Your awesome!
I am so glad you uploaded this Video, because I found a dripping leak on my Outdoor faucet. Thank you so much!
Well done sir. Took me no time to fix mine. Very thankful on a Friday evening before freezing weather coming in
Thanks for the excellent video. I was able to replace the washer and fix the leak with no problems. It was much easier and cheaper than replacing the entire faucet and no plumber was required!
Thank you for this video. I took my spigot apart and was shocked to find a long shaft. Your video helped me ensure that I was not crazy. Got the washer replaced and all good. $1.97 versus hiring a plumber.
I am so thankful for your video. It was so easy to fix even in 20f weather. You saved me a ton of money.
I searched hrs on dripping spigot and NONE MENTIONED this !!! 💯
Thank you for this video
Thanks for this clear video. I detached my hose from my exterior faucet today and noticed that the it was really dripping quite a bit. With colder temps on the way I couldn't leave it like that. I had repaid an interior faucet on a utility sink just a few days ago, but watched your video as I have a similar setup with a frost-free faucet. The only issue I had is that the bib washers I had on hand were 1/4-in M size, and I needed 1/4-in S size. I went to my local hardware store and picked up what was the last package and completed the repair. Thanks again!
Your video saved me a lot of stress and money! I was ripped off by a plumber who "fixed" my leaking hose bib for $150 less than a year ago. He warned me that his repair might not hold, and a permanent fix would be several thousand dollars. When I took it apart, the washer looked like yours... I think he used the wrong size for this unnecessarily expensive repair. Your recommendation for $10 of washers and careful instructions were perfect. Repaired it myself and I'm confident I can do it again if I have to. THANK YOU!!
Awesome, happy the video helped 🙌.
I charge 350$ to replace an exterior faucet
I was charged like $575 for a plumber to replace a hose bib nearly 10 years ago.
You have saved me several headaches, helped me alleviate some headaches and allowed me to save some money and time. Thanks
This video came in clutch to fix our leaky spigot. Assorted faucet washer pack at Ace for $6 and 15 min later no more leaky spigot. Thanks!
Thank you. I've done plumbing on homes mine. Others that I've rented and everything else for years. And I've never done a freezing states. I've never dealt with these. No one at any story and answer. Even the plumbers were just trying to get business for me. Hang your ferme back to my old things and I appreciate it. We solved it
Fantastic! Your step by step really helped me understand the mechanics of what I am looking at. I feel comfortable now giving it a shot and trying the washer swap myself. Thank you!
Hello. Did you attempt to fix yet?
@@ledzepp817 not yet. It's still dipping below freezing temps here so I am still in winterization mode. I expect to fix in the next 45 - 60 days...
Gotta say… short sweet and accurate. Very good confident presentation!! Well done and helpful
Incredibly clear information! Thank you.
YOU ARE A PERFECT INSTRUCTOR.
This video is incredibly helpful. I feel inept when it comes to home maintenance, especially anything to do with plumbing, but after watching this, I think I can actually fix our outdoor faucet now. So, thank you very much for your instruction.
I feel the same!!
Same. Thanks a lot
And? How much did the plumber cost you?😅
@alan4sure I tried to fix the bathtub faucet leak and it was difficult to get off. I damaged the part that went into the wall. I called plumber and he told me because I did that, he had to replace the copper inside the wall on top of the tub parts. He was there 2 hrs and it cost me $1100 for something that should have been at most $75 for new faucet parts. Now I'm afraid to do anything related to plumbing.
@@dougbax641 yep I can imagine that happening for sure!
Great video. Although I found my insert to be threaded, I found the flattened washer and replaced it with one found in the "contractor pack" I paid 10 bucks for at the hardware store. I decided to try it because a plumber told me the week before that, "We don't repair, we replace." He quoted me $658!! Good savings of $648! Thanks!
I was getting ready to replace the entire outdoor spigot. This is all it was. Thanks for the content.
That would really suck! I don't think you know how really insane that would have been.
Had a plumber tell me one time after he replace the faucet in my bath tub, the best way to make the faucet last longer is to act like a little old lady with arthritis in my hands and only turn it till it stops dripping. Great advice.
@Mark rapacki that is correct.
Don't ever buy a delta. There are too many internal parts that if you over tourqe that handle it will drip. Stick with moen
@@endlessdesert3122 Moen Schmoen. Delta faucets have stops that prevent over torque. Moen might too, but I'll take a Delta over a Moanin' any day.
Actually, stop turning BEFORE it stops dripping. It's water, not electricity. It will not stop flowing instantaneously. It also isn't air/gas, which needs a tighter seal to stop the flow. Turn it off, watch the drip. If it needs a little more tweaking to stop the last drips, give it a LITTLE more.
Sounds like the plumber simply didn't want the small job.
This was a wonderful video. Simple, good images, and clear explanations. I know that I'll be able to tackle this myself. Thank you!!👍
Nice brother. Thanks for the clear and concise info. Will see if it fixes my leaking tomorrow!
This helped me out of a stressful situation! Thank you sir!
Thank you so much for teaching all techniques how to fix it 👏👏👏❤
Saved me some repairing cost! Many thanks Sir. ❤️
This is a professionally presented video. Very informative. Well done.
I just fixed my outdoor faucet yesterday and everything went just as you showed! Your instructions were easy to follow and I was fortunate to have the exact same kind of faucet you demonstrated with. I just saved a ton of money! THANK YOU!
You will be rich in no time.😄
I do this repair for $50..as a handyman. Don't think that is a "ton" of money!
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Terrific video! Followed your instructions and stopped my leaking spigot. BTW - Before fixing this using your video, I called a plumber to review the situation, and he provided a ridiculous and expensive “solution” that I quickly rejected. Lesson learned - Check how-to videos first before calling a contractor. Doing so would have saved me some time and money.
paid 100 bucks for the plumber to change it out a washer in one, and it was so easy to fix, decided if it happens to another one will fix myself thanks to you! Thank you so much!!!!!!! A+++++
Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you. I was getting anxiety about the dripping, now I can fix it myself.
Thanks for posting this clip. I got my faucet fixed.
EXCELLENT, CLEAR instructions! Wow..wish I had known this when we bought our house decades ago. As a result, I have one outdoor spigot we don't use. Someday will have to spend the $$$ to fix it 🥺
Why not change the whole spiget while your there buy a nine and twelve inch you get new seals and washers ,now you can turn the water off only once ,when your finished return the other spiget .
Don't forget to take the other spiget back .....
Since I did my addition in 2001, I have had a leak in the outdoor faucet the whiz kid plumber installed. I kept putting off getting it fixed, because I thought a plumber would need to come out and replace the entire unit. I guess that might still happen, but a 20 cent washer sounds like a much better deal. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for this video. It gave me the confidence I needed to fix my leaky outside faucet. A $0.86 washer did the trick. You explain what you're doing very well. Again, thank you for saving me from calling a plumber.
Marvelously explained. One can now deal with all circumstantial exigencies.
Thank you! Fixed my leak in 20 minutes.
Very helpful. Clear explanation and demo. Thanks a lot.
You bet!
Make sure to faucet is fully open when reinserting.
Best video I have ever seen,very helpful
Thanks for the video! It helped me w/ my dripping faucet!
I'm in the South, so I had never seen an antifreeze faucet. Cool stuff. Great video.
Thanks!
Remember when Texas got hit with those sub-freezing temps a couple years back--all those frozen pipes made it a real BLEEP show. It's always better to be loaded for bear.
@@AStanton1966 Great point!
I live in an Atlanta suburb and still have freeze proof outdoor faucets. Also have indoor hose bibs (shutoff valves) to each outdoor faucet and I shut those off when a freeze is forecasted.
THANKS, for your USELESS comment!!!
Great video in regards to narration, filming and product suggestions. All your videos are motivating!!! Thank you!@@
Thanks for the feedback!
Outstanding helpful video. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much. This is extremely helpful. I have fixed both of my outdoor faucet using the exact same procedures.
Doin' this today on the job
Good job man!
Thanks for the great tips. Good job!
Very helpful, got mine fixed thanks to the info you posted here. 👍👍
Happy to help 🙌 On to the next project 😂
Thanks!! I'm going to try that on mine.
Being an old school farm boy, I use 1/8" fuel line (or whatever size fits) as the sealing washer...
Just cut off to length...
Lasts longer than the plain washers...
I sure do appreciate y’all!!!
Thank you! Great video. Clear and concise.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing!
wow!!! makes alot of sense just remove the rubber gasket and replace it rather than replacing the entire faucet components i didnt know that untill now,its such a simple fix. thank you i have been doing it wrong.
Good one. Thank you for sharing
Thanks very much for this great video! You helped me figure out my faucet and how to get into the washer.
I learned a lot and appreciate this very detailed information! ❤️👍😊 Jalyne in Utah
Much thanks for the video. I have two outside spickets that needed replacement washers . Your video was a tremendous help.
Thanks for the feedback 🙌
You were a life saver today. The instructions were great and to the point. Thank you sooo much.
You bet!
This is great advice and very helpful! Solved my dripping faucet in quick order.
Thatnx man, it's on my bucket list! I had no idea that was made like this. Great help
Aw that was awesome !! Thank you !!
Nicely done. Thanks for the video. 😊
Great advice for everyone. My disaster was when I moved to Misssouri from Michigan. One of my faucets was NOT outdoor frostproof. One year when I did not drain it, it froze and burst a pipe inside the basement. That spring when I pressure washed the house, I flooded the basement! Cost me my basement bedroom, carpet, drywall and a bathroom. The insurance company paid to demolish, air dry and clean some of the basement- no repairs! A month later after receiving a small check, we pulled the carpet in the next room and we discovered mold under the carpet. The insurance people suggested we should dry it and re-lay it! No way we did that! So we pulled all carpet, washed and dried the concrete. We then laid tile throughout the basement.
So in summary, drain non frost-free lines before they freeze. If possible replace them with frost-free, ASAP. Don’t expect the insurance company to cover pipes freezing. After all , it’s an act of nature.
Oh man, that is rough. I appreciate you sharing the story to help other homeowners avoid a similar nightmare.
So are hurricanes. I’m covered. Are freezing pipes the homeowners fault for not winterizing? What if they don’t know….RUclips.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I am selling my house in Texas if you want to resell and make at least 30k profit
should have stayed in Michigan! lol Thee best state there is!!
Thank you very much for sharing.😊
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Very well done. Thanks for doing it.
As usual, another great video. Now I know to fix a valve without replacing the whole faucet.
Excellent video, thank you for sharing.
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Amazing. Now I can actually fix my outdoor faucet! Thank you.
Much help! Thanks for making this!
You saved my bacon! Thanks buddy!
Fabulous video! Thank you!
I like this video - clear and easy.
Thx
One of the first things I did after moving into our new (to us) home above the Mason Dixon line was to replace the two outdoor faucets with frost-proof or freeze-proof faucets.
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the vid. I know i can fix my spigot at home now.
Thanks. I changed my leaky spigot. The hardest part was finding a replacement gasket (Westlake Ace Hardware hooked me up).
Great information! I live on the south and I'm going to have to change my valve. The valves are so cheap, I'll change it entirely.
Best of luck with the project 👍
Thank you for showing actual rusty old faucet. Almost all videos shows new faucet.
This is the real deal from 1997. Still holding strong.
Nice. I have the short faucets. Thanks for the help. REALLY appreciate this.
Thank you sir!!! You are the man!!👍
Just fixed my outdoor faucet by replacing the washer as shown. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this video. Clear instructions took away the hesitation of me tackling this job. It only took me about 15 minutes to do it with no problems.
Excellent. Thank you friend.
Always helpful. Thanks.
Thank you very helpful
Good video. Thanks my outdoor is leaking.
Awesome, thank you !
Great explanation. I did not know they had that long stem for freeze prevention design. I have the anti-siphon type in Illinois.
Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
Very thorough video. Thank you. 💯
You bet!
Thank you so much!
Great information - thank you.
thank you for your help!!
Best one, very helpful, well explained, thanks,
Happy to help!
Thank you for your video. Do you have any recommendations on how to loosen the mineral deposit before turning? Our faucet has a lot of deposits. Thanks!
Great, very helpful video!
great video. Thank you. You have just saved me hundreds of dollars.
That is exactly what we are here for 👊