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Leaky Outdoor Faucet - Help!

Black Cat Back — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 07:20:16 GMT

Anyone have any good ideas to help stop a leaky outdoor faucet? I can't afford a plumber right now and wondered if anyone has any remedies. It was find for awhile but is now leaking again, drip by drip. I know it's the reason for my increased water bill this month.

I tried to turn off the water, but the turn dial is so hard to move... I think the heat of the summer and elements have affected it.

I just don't know how to stop that miserable leak. I hardly ever use that faucet only to water some rose bushes when they look dry. It's driving me crazy!

Thank you!

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raven-blackbird — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 07:30:47 GMT

why don't you just change out the spigot........................................raven

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Sister Golden Hair — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 07:31:39 GMT

Go to the website ehow.com it tells how to fix your leak.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 07:33:03 GMT

Check YouTube...that's how I learned how to replace a mailbox. If that does work, throw yourself on the mercy of the guys in the plumbing dept. of your hardware store.

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millieshops — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 07:33:07 GMT

A few years ago, a neighbor had me buy a part at the hardware store and he installed it for me to stop my outdoor leak. The part cost less than $5. I don't remember the name of the part- but I do think we had to call the water company to have the water to the house turned off while he worked.

If you know someone a bit handy, you might also be able to avoid the plumber.

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bikerbabe — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:53:50 GMT

No need for a plumber! Just find a friend or family member with the muscle to loosen the Spigot and unscrew it. Take it with you to the hardware store and get a new one. Very cheap.

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151949 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:40:35 GMT

It may only need a washer. You can do that yourself.

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reiki604 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:58:57 GMT

You don't need a plumber for this.......a local handyman would be much cheaper and it's always good to have the number of one as things often go wrong around the house that need small fixes.

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pattypeep — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:21:01 GMT

If it's like ours, we have the same problem. There is a screw head on the top of the spigot. I tightened the screw and it immediately fixed the problem.

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TaxyLady — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:05:51 GMT

I think you will have to live with the leak until you can afford a plumber.

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Free2be — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:10:26 GMT

We had a leaky outdoor spigot but the problem was further in and had to be accessed through a closet wall.

I hope yours is an easy fix, it depends on how the plumbing is set up.

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Caffeina — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:52:20 GMT

Go to Lowe's/Home Depot and get an adapter with a shut off valve you can just attach to the end of the faucet or hose. They're just a few dollars. Or if you have a hose and a spray nozzle, just attach the nozzle and leave it in the closed position.

www.lowes.com/Outdoors/Watering-Irrigation-Drainage/Garden-Hoses-Accessories/Water-Shut-Offs/_/N-1z0wg6w/pl#!

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luvmyteddy4 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:05:10 GMT

I have a shut off valve on my facet outside and just happened to look over there and I had a mountain of ice around the facet and going down to the ground. I don't feel like I left it on but I can't get the ice off, there is so much, I may have to call a plumber. It is supposed to get to 57 tomorrow and I can go look again. I hope it hasn't backed up into the house.

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cater — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:08:42 GMT

luvmyteddy, better check on this to make sure it doesn't rupture from being frozen you will have water in your home for sure.

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Black Cat Back — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:35:03 GMT

Thanks everyone for the good ideas. I rent, so I have to be careful. I can't turn the shut off valve, it's super tight. I'll research it and hopefully find an easy cure.

Thanks again for all the good suggestions. I always know people here are so informative.

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Hoovermom — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:33:01 GMT

On 1/15/2015 DARING GREATLY said:
Thanks everyone for the good ideas. I rent, so I have to be careful. I can't turn the shut off valve, it's super tight. I'll research it and hopefully find an easy cure.

Thanks again for all the good suggestions. I always know people here are so informative.

Why haven't you called your landlord since you rent from them? They are responsible for any repairs. Give them a call!!!

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esmeraldagooch — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:45:15 GMT

The easiest sort of fix....

https://www.plumbingsupply.com/hosebibb.html#ultimate

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Sister Golden Hair — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:24:15 GMT

On 1/15/2015 DARING GREATLY said:
Thanks everyone for the good ideas. I rent, so I have to be careful. I can't turn the shut off valve, it's super tight. I'll research it and hopefully find an easy cure.

Thanks again for all the good suggestions. I always know people here are so informative.

Yes, I agree, you should call your landlord. If it is not fixed, it could cause major problems.