How Do You Replace A Leaky Outside Faucet?
Having a leaky outdoor faucet can not only drive you crazy, but can also drive your water bills sky high. Repairing a leaky outdoor faucet can be simple to do as long as years of corrosion don’t make things too difficult for you. You will need to familiarize yourself with how to shut off your main water supply. It is necessary to do so before you disassemble your outdoor faucet. Make sure you have the proper shutoff tool for the main water supply. Sometimes, you will have to call the local utilities to do that for you. Locate where your main water shutoff valve is for the house. Your valve is usually located at the front or side of your house, where your main water lines come in from the street. The water shutoff is usually located underground in a small metal or plastic box. You may have to use a large screwdriver to remove the tamper-proof lid. Insert your main shutoff tool and shut off the valve. You will need a valve shutoff tool with the correctly shaped head for your local area.
