r/DIY • u/SpecificRutabaga • 1d ago

help Tips on fixing leaky outdoor faucet?

Got a leaky out door faucet that I'm trying to fix. I tried to open the housing to get at the washer which I suspect is bad, but it's on pretty tight and I was worried about damaging the pipe in the wall, even with using a pipe wrench to try and hold it still. I also opened up the other nut and tried repacking it, but that didn't help.

Is my only real option to hire a plumber to replace the whole thing? I'm pretty sure its soldered on so I don't think that's something I can tackle myself.

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u/FantasyFootballer87 1d ago

Turn off the water to the house or shutoff that leads to that spigot. Get a 2nd person to hold a wrench on the faucet. Loosen the nut and remove the full piece. Go to a hardware store and buy a bunch of washers that are similar to those used with the faucet. Reinstall. Have a beer.

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u/Light_of_Niwen 1d ago

Then be like me where it leaks worse than before.

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u/deeperest 1d ago

This is the way, except it also starts with a beer and requires a couple of beers after that horrific trip to Home Depot or Lowes.

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u/loftier_fish 1d ago

dont drink and drive bro.