How to Repair a Leaky Spigot

A dripping faucet quickly adds up to substantial costs on your water bill. Here's how to repair an outdoor spigot that has a leak due to a faulty stem.

Step 1

Remove the Faucet
First, turn off the main water supply to your home. Inspect the stem on the old spigot closely so that you can purchase a comparable replacement at your home center.

Locate the pipe that feeds the faucet from the backside of the wall. Use a hacksaw to cut the pipe at the bend, just on the other side of the wall from the faucet (pictured), allowing the faucet assembly to be removed.

Step 2

Cut off the Corroded Pipe
Use a pipe-cutter to cut off the length of copper supply-pipe that has become corroded (pictured). Use medium-grit sandpaper to rough up the ends of the replacement copper-pipe, and inside the new faucet fitting.

Step 3

Cut off the Corroded Pipe
Use a pipe-cutter to cut off the length of copper supply-pipe that has become corroded (pictured). Use medium-grit sandpaper to rough up the ends of the replacement copper-pipe, and inside the new faucet fitting.

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