View Full Version : Faucet behind my washer leaks
 
 dsawaya
Apr 13, 2006, 01:26 PM
The hot water faucet leaks when I use my washer. 
I have turned the faucet off, but it still leaks.
Only when the washer is in use.  It is leaking from
The neck not the spout.  If that makes sense.  What 
Should I do?
 RickJ
Apr 14, 2006, 03:48 AM
When you say "the neck" are you speaking of the stem that the handle is attached to?
 
If so, that's a simple diy project.  You need "stem packing".  Here's an explanation with illustration.:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tvprograms/asktoh/qaarticle/0,16588,696574,00.html
 speedball1
Apr 14, 2006, 05:19 AM
The hot water faucet leaks when I use my washer. 
I have turned the faucet off, but it still leaks.
Only when the washer is in use.  It is leaking from
the neck not the spout.  If that makes sence.  What 
should I do?
Rick gave you very good advice along with a picture of a faucet, (see image)  He correctly identified your problem as a water leak at the bonnet packing nut. Try this, open the faucet up a bit and   when the water begins to leak past the stem snug the bonnet packing  nut up until the leak stops. 
If that don't get it then you may need to replace the bonnet packing itself.
Good luck,  Tom