How to Replace a Spigot | Ask This Old House

Summary by Krater

This Old House plumbing expert demonstrates how to troubleshoot, repair, and replace a worn garden faucet, or spigot, including replacing washers and packing, and installing a frost-proof sillcock.

From the video

Answers: How do you replace or repair an outside garden faucet or sillcock?

• garden faucet repair
• replacing sillcock washer
• bonnet packing replacement
• frost-proof sillcock installation
• soldering copper water pipe

What it concludes

• Worn washers and bonnet packing in a standard sillcock can be replaced or rebuilt with Teflon tape to extend its life.
• Installing a frost-proof sillcock prevents water from freezing inside the outer wall by positioning the washer further inside the building.