Outdoor faucet not working

[Tz7315]

We have a 2015 305 RL and the cold side on the outdoor faucet will not work. The hot side works just fine. I looked at the back of the faucet and see nothing obvious causing the problem. Could it be as simple as replacing the faucet? Anyone else run into this same issue?

[Dave W]

That's a pretty low buck faucet. I would pull the valve stem out to see if it's broken internally. The screw cover in the middle just pops out and you should be able to then pull the knob by removing a screw, then find a 'nut' and remove the stem - or at least that's how our '14 HC is equipped. There may be a seal or washer jammed in the seat or the stem may be broken and not moving when you turn the knob.


If the stem is broken, just find a replacement faucet. If it's a seal - repair or replace the faucet as you see fit



Oh and welcome to the MOC site

[Tz7315]

Thanks for the info. I took the faucet off and removed the cold water stem. Nothing appeared broken. While looking at the back of the water connections I noticed two small gate valves. I used a small screwdriver and was able to move the one on the hot side. The cold side was stuck. I freed it up and reassembled. Works perfect now.

[Dave W]

Originally Posted by Tz7315

Thanks for the info. I took the faucet off and removed the cold water stem. Nothing appeared broken. While looking at the back of the water connections I noticed two small gate valves. I used a small screwdriver and was able to move the one on the hot side. The cold side was stuck. I freed it up and reassembled. Works perfect now.

Is it possible that a previous owner installed those valves for winterizing purposes? Or whatever/'ve had our water cabinet exposed a dozen times and have to say that there ain't any on our '14 343RL