Frost Free Faucet Washer Replacement

A frost proof sillcock faucet hose spigot is an excellent choice in climates with freezing winter temperatures since the faucet s design prevents water from remaining inside the faucet near the exterior wall where it can freeze and split the faucet body.

Frost free faucet washer replacement. B k 888 572hc frost free stem kit replacement 8 inch length for sillcock valve. If your faucet leaks out of the spout when it s turned off the washer is bad. How to repair a frost free faucet. One way to avoid a frozen outdoor faucet during cold winter nights is to install a frost free faucet on the side of your house.

An outdoor frost free faucet looks like any other faucet on the outside of a home. If your faucet still leaks the stem may be leaking and you should replace the faucet. Replacing most frost free faucets usually involves just shutting off the water unscrewing the old faucet and screwing on the new one. 3 9 out of 5 stars 183.

On frost proof faucets the washer is located on the end of the long faucet stem. A dripping freeze proof faucet doesn t have to be replaced. The parts of a frost proof faucet can however wear out and require repair or replacement. The difference is that a longer frost free faucet stem connected to the compression washer valve seals off the water supply inside the home rather than near the spout where the water would be exposed to the cold outside temperatures.

3 9 out of 5 stars 28. Flat and beveled faucet washers and brass bibb screws assortment 48 pieces. 4 5 out of 5 stars 555. Remove the knob s retaining screw or nut and pull off the knob.

Get it as soon as wed sep 30. 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. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.

Homewerks vacvbkx1b vacuum breaker replacement kit for traditional anti siphon frost free sillcock valves. Flat and beveled faucet washers and brass bibb screws assortment 48 pieces. It s essentially a standard hose. Buy a repair kit that matches your faucet brand and use the packing from the kit.