Licensed Exterior Faucet Repair and Replacement – MDTECH Technical Solutions

MDTECH Technical Services provides professional, licensed solutions for all types of exterior water faucets, including hose bibs, sillcocks, and outdoor spigots. We serve the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County, California areas.

A leaking or malfunctioning outside faucet (often called a hose bib or sillcock) wastes water, increases your utility bill, and can cause erosion or foundation damage near your home. As C-20 licensed mechanical contractors, MDTECH ensures that any repair or replacement involving your home’s water supply is compliant, secure, and durable.

Technical Fixes for Common Faucet Issues

We address the core problems that cause exterior faucets to leak or fail:

1. Persistent Drip (Leak from the Spout)

• The Diagnosis: The leak typically occurs when the faucet is turned off. This is almost always caused by a worn or compressed washer or gasket at the end of the valve stem.

• The MDTECH Fix: We shut off the water supply, disassemble the faucet stem, and replace the old rubber washer with a new one of the exact size and thickness. This restores the seal against the valve seat.

2. Stem Leak (Leak from the Handle Area)

• The Diagnosis: Water leaks from around the valve stem (behind the handle) when the water is turned on.

• The MDTECH Fix: This often requires tightening the packing nut directly behind the handle. If tightening does not work, we replace the internal packing material or O-rings to restore the tight seal around the rotating valve stem.

3. Faucet Replacement (Cracked or Freeze Damage)

• The Diagnosis: The faucet body itself is cracked, often due to water freezing inside, causing a significant and immediate leak, potentially inside the wall.

• The MDTECH Fix: We remove the damaged faucet and install a new, appropriate fixture. We specialize in installing frost-free sillcocks which place the valve seat safely inside the insulated wall, mitigating the risk of future freeze damage (a crucial step in preparation for cold weather). We ensure the connection to the interior piping is watertight and code-compliant.

Why Trust MDTECH with Exterior Plumbing?

Repairing exterior faucets requires knowledge of both simple valve mechanics and home plumbing systems. Our C-20 licensing guarantees that whether we are simply replacing a washer or installing a completely new frost-free spigot, the work is done safely, securely, and in line with local building and plumbing codes.

Call (310) 871-0323 today to schedule your exterior water faucet repair or replacement in the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas.