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.
Replacing a garden faucet behind siding.
Total cost 3 to 15 dollars.
90 of older faucets can not should not be repaired.
How to replace a leaking outside water faucet.
And replace the screws to secure it in.
Not only this but if your spigot broke off at your siding it s likely you ll have water spewing from the wall and potentially getting inside it.
A broken outdoor spigot can present an issue if you routinely use it to water your grass or garden.
With one adjustable wrench you will hold the faucet in place and with the other you will turn the faucet in order to tighten it.
If the faucet is threaded on just follow directions for shutting off water main feed to the house and remove and replace the whole faucet.
Position the siding behind the faucet and make sure the notched section fits around the pipe and the nailing slots are placed over the piece of plywood.
This should save your garden soil and a few dollars on your monthly water bill.