Before you start looking up local plumbers, though, know this: Repairing a hose bib that's ... Faucet If You Can't Fix It If a worn-out gasket isn't the reason behind your leaky faucet, and ...

But if it starts malfunctioning, you're looking at a high water bill and possibly severe water damage from that leaky hose bib. The vacuum breaker prevents water from flowing backward into the ...