Garage Hose Bib Leaking at the Handle in Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina · July 2026 · Nick & Chris · From our service records
What the customer reported
The homeowner had a plumbing inspection done and also raised concerns about staining in the shower related to water quality. A hose bib in the garage was leaking around the handle.
What we found and did
Nick found that the hose bib in the garage was leaking around the handle, and that replacement seats and springs are no longer available for this style of hose bib. The recommended repair is replacement of the entire hose bib assembly, which will require sheetrock access (sheetrock repair and painting are not included). Nick also recommended a standard sediment filter and carbon filtration system for the shower staining, noting it may not completely eliminate all staining depending on the minerals and contaminants in the water. For the four-year-old standard gas water heater in the attic, he recommended a preventative maintenance flush to remove sediment buildup and maintain efficiency.

