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Repair leaking outside water faucet.
If you find that your faucet is still leaking it may be time to call an expert.
One of the viewers brought this issue to my attention.
If the faucet does not leak when you shut off the faucet you have solved the problem.
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.
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.
How to fix a leaky outdoor water faucet fast and easy.
Repairing or replacing the faulty parts will require a few standard tools.
However if the faucet leaks even with a new washer you need to once again turn off the water supply and continue your investigation.
The aerator is the piece that screws onto the end of the faucet spout.
Test the outdoor faucet by turning on the water.
The big nut is 1 1 8 and the smaller nut is 7.
If you re lucky you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle.
Speak to an associate at your local home depot or call your local plumber.
Don t crank it hard.
Outdoor faucets can develop leaks over time.
Shut off the water supply to the fauc.