Outdoor Faucet Repair

Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air is a leading service provider to homeowners in Cincinnati, OH, and northern Kentucky. We offer professional outdoor faucet repair and installation. With our complete range of plumbing services, we can meet all your plumbing needs.

Contact Schneller Knochelmann today to schedule outdoor faucet repair, replacement, or installation.

Signs You Need To Repair Your Outdoor Faucet

Inspecting an outdoor faucet is fairly simple and should always be done after exposure to freezing temperatures. Winter damage often results in slow leaks, so you might not notice it until spring, especially if you closed the indoor valve for the winter.

To inspect an outdoor hose bibb:

• Look for signs of leaks around the pipe. Do you notice any drywall damage in your home near where the faucet’s mounted? If water is coming from the wall when you turn on the spigot, the hose bibb is damaged behind the wall and needs to be replaced.
• Is the hose bibb leaking from the top? If the spigot is leaking from the vacuum breaker, it’s usually due to the spring mechanism or diaphragm seal wearing out.
• If water is leaking from the handle, you might just need to replace the washer.

Common Reasons Outdoor Faucets Fail

One of the most common reasons hose bibbs fail is the damage done by years of exposure to freezing and thawing. Other causes include debris blocking the opening and the flow restrictor at the back end of the aerator being clogged.

When To Call a Professional

Though some outdoor faucet repairs are simple DIY projects, if you can’t get the hose bibb working properly, you probably need to call a qualified plumber to run more detailed diagnostics.

Why Choose Schneller Knochelmann?

Schneller Knochelmann’s experience in the Cincinnati, OH, and northern Kentucky areas dates back to 1928. We provide unparalleled plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services to all our customers.

Fully licensed and insured, we offer:

• Quality work by highly trained, drug-tested technicians
• Award-winning, friendly, respectful service
• 24-hour services for all your plumbing, heating, and AC needs

We firmly believe our customers always come first and guarantee 100% satisfaction.

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Outdoor Faucet Repair FAQs

Can you rebuild an outdoor faucet?

Yes, outdoor faucets or hose bibbs can often be repaired; some jobs are DIY.

How do you fix an outside leaky faucet?

Aside from the hose bibb itself, most outdoor faucets have parts like metal and rubber washers, packing nuts, a handle, and Philips screws.

These parts are often available in outdoor faucet repair kits. To repair an outside leaky faucet, you’ll need a couple of pipe wrenches, spray lubricant, a stiff-bristled brush, Teflon tape, and old rags.

Once the water is turned off at the shut-off valve:

• Drain any remaining water
• Remove the hose bibb
• Brush the threads and seal them with Teflon tape
• Install the new faucet and tighten with a wrench
• Check for leaks

A rebuilt outdoor faucet might drip lightly at first. This is normal for a frost-free system. Just give the faucet a few minutes to completely drain.

Why does my hose bibb leak?

It could be a loose packing nut or a washer that needs to be replaced.

What’s the difference between a hose bibb, a spigot, and a faucet?

Hose bibb, spigot, faucet, and sillcock are all names for the same thing: types of outdoor faucets attached to your home’s exterior.

How can I tell if my hose bibb is frost-free?

A rule of thumb is that if the hose spigot has a knob that’s perpendicular to your house, it’s frost-free.