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Originally Posted by dalecrenshaw
I have a leaky outdoor faucet. It seems like a simple job to fix it. Does anyone know of a reliable handyman they can recommended that can fix it. Thanks in advance.
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The faucet probably has two washers, one in the body and one on the stem under the handle. Often, you can stop a stem leak by tightening the nut just below the handle. If the leak is in faucet body, you need to turn off the water and replace the washer. Another option is to buy a small metal valve and screw it onto the end of the spigot and use that valve to turn the water on and off. Having the second valve may also eliminate the water splash from the vacuum breaker.