90 of older faucets can not should not be repaired.
Replacing a garden faucet behind siding.
Total cost 3 to 15 dollars.
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.
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.
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.
This should save your garden soil and a few dollars on your monthly water bill.
How to replace a leaking outside water faucet.
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.
A broken outdoor spigot can present an issue if you routinely use it to water your grass or garden.
Take the old one with you.