The parts of a frost proof faucet can however wear out and require repair or replacement.
Freeze free faucet leaking.
Remove the knob s retaining screw or nut and pull off the knob.
Learn how to take it apart and replace the rubber washer in just a few easy steps.
Remove the packing nut by turning it counterclockwise.
A leaking frost proof faucet can waste a lot of water but fixes are simple whether the problem is the faucet stem washer assembly the vacuum breaker or just a loose retaining nut.
I un assembled the entire faucet including taking out the rod without turning off the main water supply.
Hi i have a frost free faucet and i made sure it was off and no leaks were present before winter.
Don t crank it hard.
If you re lucky you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle.
Some freeze proof faucet models have.
A dripping freeze proof faucet doesn t have to be replaced.