Find a guide that matches your plumbing symptom. Choose a problem group below to explore its published troubleshooting articles.
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Outdoor Spigot Leaks Under Load
- Outdoor faucet leaks when hose attached
- Spigot leaks only when turned on
- Hose bib leaks under pressure
- Leak appears only during heavy use
- Spigot leaks after winterization
- Leak after replacing hose washer
- Spigot leaks when sprinkler running
- Leak only when hot outside
- Spigot leaks after city outage
- Leak started after plumbing repair
- Spigot sprays water under siding
- Leak worsens when water pressure high
- Spigot leaks only upstairs faucet on
- Leak after installing new hose reel
- Leak only when hose left pressurized
- Spigot leaks during irrigation
- Leak after pressure change
- Leak under deck from outdoor faucet
No Water at Exterior Faucets
Use this problem group when an outdoor faucet is dry, suddenly loses flow, or stops after work on the plumbing. Start by comparing an indoor cold tap and a second outdoor outlet. If water is leaking into the building, stop the test and isolate the affected supply safely.
Choose the guide that matches what changed. Each guide explains the observations to make, what the results suggest, and when to call a plumber or the water provider.
- No water from outdoor spigot
Start here when you have not yet narrowed the problem to a particular event. Compare the bare faucet with other outlets.
- No water only on cold days
Use the cold-weather checks when the loss follows freezing temperatures or flow returns as the day warms.
- Outdoor faucet dry after smart shutoff trip
Review the actual alert and the plumbing served by the device before reopening a smart shutoff.
- No water after pressure change
Separate a utility or whole-home supply problem from a fault limited to the exterior branch.
- No water upstairs spigot only
Compare upstairs indoor taps with both exterior outlets before assuming a dedicated upstairs valve exists.
- Spigot stopped after replacing shutoff
Check the replacement valve and repair boundaries with the installer. Avoid opening pressurized connections.
Do not force valves, remove backflow protection, or disconnect a fitting while the line is pressurized. The linked guides keep these checks specific to the symptom and equipment.
- No water from outdoor spigot
Underground Yard Line Leak Behavior
Sprinkler System Causing Indoor Issues
Before you start
Stop if there is uncontrolled leaking, sewage exposure, or water near electrical equipment. Use a known, safely accessible water shutoff for an active supply leak and contact an appropriate professional. Follow the instructions for your specific fixture.