How To Fix a Water Leak Behind the Handle of an Outdoor Faucet
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2018
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This video will walk you through how to fix a common source of water leaks in your outdoor faucet/spigot. Specifically this water leak was coming from a bad gasket under the plastic nut behind the handle. I used a couple repair kits which you can find at your local Home Depot, Lowes, or on Amazon link above.
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Nice. I like the fact that you don't edit out some of the frustration/glitches that we rookies experience, as well. Makes it very relatable.
Thank you! The video showed me exactly what to order and how to install the parts. It worked perfectly! No more leaks!
Great video. I especially like the way you addressed the situation going over what parts to use, actually showing the packages of parts with the name of each kit, explaining slowly enough that those of us with no experience could see and understand. Again, great video. Thanks for doing this
Hey Linda, thanks for the kind words and best of luck on your future repairs and improvements.
Good point, sometimes getting the parts is the hardest part of all plumbing repairs.
You might want to consider this: before shoving the new gasket in, temporarily put the handle back on and turn the water on to flush out the debris from the old crumbly gasket. If debris is left in there, it could cause the new gasket not to seal completely.
I like the pro tip! Thanks for sharing.
I agree. Additionally, putting some lube even just spraying some wd40 on the rubber parts will prevent the rubber being torn or warped during the tightening process. I might add too, that WD40 is not a penetrating oil. To free up,that rusted bolt a proper penetrant will work a lot better. There are several different brands.
WD-40 usually is not good to spray on gaskets since petroleum products will cause rubber to swell. Silicone based stuff is perfect for that.
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Can u make a video showing how to put an on/off handle instead of the type you just replaced?
Thank you! I finally removed the very rusty screw 8 months after I watched this video! I went to local Ace and bought a repair kit for $9. Got it fixed in no time! This faucet has been there for 36 year and only started to leak a few years ago.
repair kit at home depot in reno cost $21!
Tip from a navy vet, rusted screws and bolts will loosen if you hit it with Tobasco sauce, wait 5-10 min. They use it at sea. It works!
Seriously? Tobasco sauce!?!? That is a great hack if it works and I am definitely trying it on the next rusted bolt I encounter 👍
I’m a Franks Hot Sauce guy myself. I’ll give it a try!
@@glenndespres5317I put that sh*t on everything 😂😂 EVERYTHING!
@@Kev0n05 I’d hesitate to try it on Deez Rusted Nuts! 🤣
Thanks, Everyday Home Repairs for this video. I had NO CLUE how to fix this problem and your video helped a lot. I will say, however, the mechanics of my faucet were a bit different. I had a tan 7/8 inch screw and I HAD to turn the water off because I needed to semi-remove the stem to remove the washer. It didn't come out easily like it did in your video. But pulling the stem was pretty easy (just keep turning the faucet as if turning the water on until the stem comes loose). Then I replaced the washer (different washer than what you used in your video), put everything back together, and NO MORE LEAK! Thanks again!
Thank you for this very informative video. I've been dreading trying to fix mine because someone told me I had to get someone to professionally do it. You just saved me a TON of money! :)
great video...also easy to just replace ALL the gaskets (pulling entire stem out)...why not...ONE THING I found out was white does not always mean right hand thread...I was only able to determine this because I paid attention to the WHITE cap I removed which was FLAT on the inside edge..NOT inward rounded/Concaved like in the video...I only mention it as there is info that says WHITE is always right hand...I used the TAN version and corresponding gasket/all fixed...so just pay attention to what you removed and match to the kit. Thanks for the Video! Stopped my leaking faucets! ALSO...my handle bolts were rusted on...so I had to dremmel off the handles and removed the entire stem...some PB blaster and heat (gently hold the stem with a vice or pliers while working the rusty bolt out...finally was able to work the bolt out. Chase the threads with the new stainless bolt that comes with the new handle kit...even maybe a dab of anti seize.
Thank you! I had searched articles and videos and nothing talked about the leak from the handle, and this was exactly what I need to fix on two outdoor spigots. I think I'll go ahead with a new handle in addition to the inner parts. Thanks for showing this!
Happy to help Alicia. Best of luck on the repair!
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I'm a fairly new home owner and I was having an issue with my hose faucet not fully stopping the water. I had turned off the water to the faucet and was getting ready to call someone until I thought I'd see if a tutorial would help. I found this video, and 3.5 minutes in, I pause and try what I just saw. A super loose piece that I tightened and BOOM, problem solved. Thanks for the quick and easy video!
Thank you do much. My house has three spigots and all three leak. I saw videos were people were cutting into their houses and removing long pipes and I thought I would need a plumber, but this, I can do myself. I have to do both the anti-siphon and the handle repair and you covered both beautifully. Thank you!
Great, always good to save a couple bucks 👍
Mine didn't look the same once I got the handle off, but your video gave me enough information and the confidence to repair the faucet leak. Thank you so much!
Thank you VERY-MUCH for making this SUPER-SIMPLE, yet VERY-EFFECTIVE VIDEO, for all of us that may be lacking some of the necessary skills required before being considered a "Master DIY Handyman"!!! When it comes down to fixing things such as Electrical, and Plumbing, I can get flustered VERY-EASILY, but because of your cool, and calm demeanor, and more importantly, YOU ARE NOT TALKING A THOUSAND MILES AN HOUR LIKE SO MANY OTHER UA-camRS DO, THAT MAKES UNDERSTANDING THE VIDEO DIFFICULT, AND IT TENDS TO ADD EVEN MORE UNNECESSARY STRESS TO THE SITUATION AT HAND, but since you a smooth and slow, it is so calming and it gives me the overall since of reassurance that I CAN AND WILL COMPLETE THIS REPAIR WITH EASE AND COMPLETELY SOLVE THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING WITH MY FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, I WILL DEFINITELY BE HITTING THE "SUBSCRIBE" BUTTON AFTER SEEING THIS VIDEO!!! GOOD JOB!!! 👍🏻👍🏻/5★'S!!
Where was this video 10 years ago when I should have first fixed my faucet? Thank you so much for this you have motivated me to go out and fix it today. Great video very very clear and self-explanatory. Keep up the great work
Thanks for the kind words David. Keep the momentum going, what’s next on the repair list? 😁
Two year old video, but the two leaks you repaired are the same two I am currently dealing with on my outside spigot.
Thank you for your video.
No Problem!
Perfect, all it needed was that nut behind the handle tightened but I'm buying a kit to rebuild this after the watering season. THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you very much for this quick and informative video! Spigot handle was leaking and I figured there had to be an easy fix online so before I went digging into it, searched and found this video. Quick and easy fix.
I have followed you for years and I want to commend you on your continued success and congratulations for all your hard work. Stay healthy and thanks for all of the things you’ve taught me to do.
Thank you so much for making this video. I was looking at the new gasket thinking how to fit a square peg into a concave hole. You know my meaning when you staring at the gasket in the kit.
Great video! All the details I needed to fix my tap and I'm so happy I was able to sort it myself! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thanks! Until I started watching your video last night I had no idea that my faucet was that easily fixed. I got the parts this afternoon and will fix it in the morning. Great video! Now I'll have to go check out some more of them. :)
Thank you so much. I've got two of these leaky faucets on the house and have been wondering how to fix them AND they are both 27 yrs old now. I knew there must be a gasket or seal involved but thought I might have to remove the entire faucet through the wall. Glad I found your video, it's much easier than I thought. You make a very clear and detailed video. Very helpful.
Thanks Dale, happy to help!
Thanks for the video. I didn't have the repair kit with the cone washer, but I after scraping the old deteriorated washer out, I managed to get a flat rubber washer and another o-ring washer both in there and it did the job.
THANK YOU! I think you just saved me a lot of money! I replaced the anti-siphon but that didn't stop the water. Now that I'm elder and have Parkinson's, I'm unable to do things. I was going to hire a plumber to replace the whole faucet, stem, spout, etc. Now I can try the other things first and may not have to replace the entire spigot.
Thanks Scott, Very helpful to me...I was ready to buy a whole new faucet system until I saw your instructional videos making my repairs simple and easy.
Hey Dan, glad to hear. Saving time and money is the name of the game!
A big thank you for this video. It helped me finish the project. Ironically, my gasket was cracked very similar to the one in the video. Thanks again.
Well done Scott, I’m very surprised with the amount of great detail you showed, that you did not crack the valve open slightly(after removing the old packing seal) in order to flush out the small pieces of that old packing seal. Just a though......now back to work on mine. Thanks Man.
Good tip Trent, thanks!
Thanks for this. I’m a widow now I do have one outside that’s doing that. This was very well step by step.
Really happy to help and let me know if you have any follow up questions.
A straight forward repair video, 4 stars. Thanks.
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Super clear and easy to follow...thanks again Scott. You are a good teacher.
Thanks Gene, Glad you found the video helpful and thanks for the kind words.
Great Job, I do it a little different, i flush out around the seal area and add some plumbers grease to ease the friction on the O-ring and seal. maybe you did that but didn't show it. but still a great job stopping the leak. having all the possible replacement parts was smart.
This just happened to me last night...water pouring out the spigot area. I am going to give this repair a try. Thanks for sharing the info.
Very well done, I love how descriptive you are! Plus giving all the alternate names and explaining that some parts CAN look a bit different. Super helpful!
Thanks for the kind words Tyler. Best of luck on your repairs. 👍
😮 I thought this video was very well done. It was kept simple and the items needed for the repair were clearly shown. Makes it easier when you go buy what’s needed.
Thank you so much! I’m a single woman and don’t know anything about a lot of things. This didn’t just educate me, it reduced my anxiety about seeing water leaking out of my outside spigot.
That is so great to hear Karen. 👏 Hope we can help you more in the future as well. Best of luck on the repair.
Thank you for your thorough explanation and thank you other commenters for your tips!
Thank you for this video (and the anti syphon valve video). I was a little afraid at first to tackle this as the leaky faucet is in the garage and my old man was like, "call a damn plumber". I went to Ace Hardware and got the exact same 2 kits you used in this video for $14.99 and also replaced the old crusty, rusty screw and handle for $8.99. So much cheaper than spending probably a couple hundred dollars for a plumber and I learned something today. It did not go without frustration and ended up doing the left (cream colored twist tightener) as the right (white one) didn't quite work like yours did because of the threads but end result...no more leaks. Thanks again!
Thank you never tried to fix this with water on makes sense when your not removing the stem.Also didn't know there are fix it kits thanks .
Easy to understand, followed video and replaced with outstanding results.
Great video, I thought I was gonna have to crawl under my house to shut the water off to repair the faucet but hopefully after watching this video I can do it from outside and not go through the crawl space.
Great set of videos! Thanks! They gave me the confidence to tackle leaks in my spigots!
Great video that helped me a lot! Simple fix for me but you going through the steps and having a Prier Mansfield by the looks of it was perfect. Thank you!
Very helpful. You have clothed me with confidence to conquer all things wet.
Hahaha, thanks Steve. Use your new found powers wisely 😉
Thank you! Very clear instructions. I'm going to attempt this tomorrow.
The nut inside was loose on mine. Thanks for the tip and easy to follow video!!!
Great vid man !!! I’m generally pretty timid with plumbing, but your instructions give me confidence to tackle the same problem. I just don’t know how you do plumbing without using any sweat words 🥴🥴
Thank you so much! Great video.
Thanky you, another video showed I had a 300 series model, so I bought the kit you described and replaced the same pieces - now a leak that we've had for over a decade is completely gone.
Thanks for the info getting some parts for my leaky faucet now...
Great Video. I appreciate the source of repair kit provided. Avoids hunting the right stuff in typical Box store!
Excellent video,Saved some money.Thank you!
Very helpful video, thanks!
Just watched your videos on these leaky faucets. Think I may be able to do this myself. I'm keeping them handy for reference for the job. Thanks Very easy to follow vids! Wish me luck , I'm not a plumber. lol
You got this!
Haven't done this before, but need to now. Very informative, excellent visually. Thanks!
Happy to help Bill. Best of luck on the repair.
NIcely done! Easy to follow. I will look for your videos in the future!
Thanks Kristen, glad you enjoyed and we will keep the videos coming!
Nice.. this one is closer to mine.. I’ll take a look in the morning, hoping it only needs tightening but I’ll get a kit also. 👍🏽
Perfect. Thanks just what I was looking for!
Thank you good sir. Great tutorial.
Thanks so much, this helped me fix my hydrant as well.
You saved me over 500 bucks. Thanks.
Thanks for this post. Very helpful. Really do appreciate your time
Happy to help Mr. James 🤠. Best of luck on the repair. 👍
Another Great Video. You do such a Great job explaining how to fix stuff. You’re my go to Guy. Thanks
Thanks for this video. I need to do this to mine on my house. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me
Thank you so much for this video. It makes me feel like I can actually fix my spigot! 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Thanks Scott, since my husband passed away your videos are such a gift for me!
Denise I am so glad that my videos helped even a little in these challenging times. Let me know if you have any questions of DIY requests 😁
Thanks for being so detailed.
Thank you…so well explained!
This was so helpful and you were very detailed. That's the difference from other video's. Thanks
Thanks Tina!
Had the same problem as you trying to remove the faucet, even tried heating. Ended up cutting out the entire faucet and soldered a new faucet.
Thank you for the simple and very helpful video. Really appreciate it.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Very well done
You just saved me $300 thank you so much
fantastic! exactly what I needed help with!
Thanks. Very helpful. i like the way you explain things.
Awesome video, just what I was looking for. Thanks.
Thanks guy! This is exactly what I was looking for! Great Video!!!
Good job !
Thanks! These two videos really helped!
Exactly what I needed. Thanks very much.
Very nice, thanks. I wonder if replacing these parts will reduce the squeal heard 5 blocks away every time I turn my faucet on
Great video. Looks relatively easy to do. And I didn't know about those kits, so thanks!
No Prob Cate, good luck on the repair.
Thanks! This was extremely helpful!
Thanks man. The video really helped. Appreciate your willingness to help us.
No problem 👍
Very helpful & well done. Thank you!
Perfect thanks !
Thanks!! Great info to have as a homeowner especially when the plumber is gonna charge you like $300 to come do this!
With tax included, I was quoted $500! This video is a saver :-)
Thank you for the video..... This helps.
Great video and explanation! Thank you.
thanks. great video. i just replaced all the packing, o rings, etc from front to back and when i turn the water on its coming out like a fire hose. Is there something i did wrong, or could my whole assembly be broken?
I love your videos. They are so helpful and informative. 🤗
Great video. Thank you for the information and of course the links to the products. I'm ordering right now. Thanks!
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explained perfectly.
Just what I need, thank you.
Wow! Thank you for making this look easy and doable! I just have to figure out which type of replacement kit to get - I noticed that the Wall Hydrant Repair kit was for specific series wall hydrants (not a "universal" one) so I have to try to figure out which series type I have. Any suggestions? (The hydrant is the original, from 1995, before I bought the house so I'm not sure which series it is!) Thanks.
Thank you so much!
Great that you replaced so many parts but thinkyou could have replaced the washer on the end of the stem to prevent later leaks. What you refer to as a gasket, is actually packing which crushed and prevents leaks around the stem.
Great video.... It should go smoothly tomorrow when I tackle it
Best of luck 👍
Thank you so much.
This just happened to me so thankful to come across the video