I was not sure if this can be fixes by myself (like a washer replacement issue)The valve is leaking (dripping) when turned off. The pipe runs from outside, through the block and then it is threaded into the water line.
I live in a very small town in Pa.
2007-10-07 01:52:27 · 4 answers · asked by bucky 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like the sillcock is threaded rather than soldered to the pipe.
If this is so, you should be able to unscrew the sillcock and using some teflon thread tape screw on another one.
Since you will have to turn off the main water supply anyway, you might take the sillcock apart and see if it has a replaceable washer but no more than a new sillcock costs, I would just replace it.
If you have any questions, the person at the hardware store should be able to help you.
To get a plumber out will cost a minimum of $100 in most places
2007-10-07 02:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a local handyman instead of a plumber--it's an easy job to repair or replace in most cases. There's a packing or seal for the shaft which usually just needs to have the nut tightened behind the handle or if the faucet itself is dripping, there's a rubber washer inside that can be replaced by taking the faucet apart instead of replacing...they usually get hard and brittle over time.
2007-10-07 03:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sillcock Replacement
2016-11-07 05:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by woodworth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an new one a wrench & teflon tape, or , tighten the packing nut ( where the shaft meets the body ) just a wrench for this
no plumber necessary
2007-10-07 02:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋