Fire Hydrant Repairs

It costs about $500-$1,000 to fix a fire hydrant. The overall cost can vary due to the level of repair required and if there are components that need to be replaced. Although fire hydrant repairs can be costly, the long life expectancy of the hydrant makes the repair worthwhile. Call us today to have your fire hydrant repaired.

The primary people who work on fire hydrants are:

• The Fire Department
• The City
• Fire Hydrant Technicians

If the fire hydrant is located on a residential or commercial property, it is the landowner’s responsibility to have it maintained. If the fire hydrant is located on a city owned property, it is the responsibility of the city and the fire department to maintain it. To get your fire hydrant serviced, call Hydrant Mechanics today.

Here are the steps to disassemble a fire hydrant:

• Remove the cap hold down screw and remove the cap itself.
• Remove the thrust nut.
• Remove the operating nut by turning it to open.
• Remove the nuts and bolts on the hydrant bonnet and then grasp the bonnet and carefully lift it off of the nozzle section and the upper stem.
• Remove the main valve seat.
• Carefully lift up the entire assembly until it is clear of the hydrant nozzle section.

Before you begin the process of disassembly, ensure that you have the correct tools. To disassemble a fire hydrant you will need a drive ratchet, thrust nut wrench, small sledgehammer, hydrant seat removal tool, half inch socket, 15’ and 16’ socket. For help disassembling a fire hydrant, call us today.

If a fire hydrant is leaking, you should contact the fire department, city authority or a hydrant mechanic. You should refrain from trying to fix it yourself, as there are rules and regulations that prevent you from doing so. If you do tamper with a fire hydrant, you can be fined. To get help with a leaking fire hydrant, give Hydrant Mechanics a call today!

To fix a leaking fire hydrant you will first need to determine where the leak is coming from on the fire hydrant. For example, a fire hydrant leak can come from a valve, part of the fire hydrant barrel or the bonnet. Depending on where the leak is located, you may need to replace components such as the top O-ring, the bottom O-ring, upper stem or the main valve. Fixing a fire hydrant leak can be a complex process and should be done by a licensed hydrant mechanic. To get your fire hydrant leak fixed, call us today. 

Your water hydrant may be leaking because of:

• A loose component on your fire hydrant. 
• Corrosion of part of your fire hydrant. 
• A faulty valve on your fire hydrant. 

In some instances, it can be difficult to locate when the leak is originating from on your fire hydrant. If you notice that your fire hydrant is leaking, you should have it inspected by a hydrant mechanic right away. To get your fire hydrant repaired, contact us today. 

To repair an outdoor fire hydrant you can: 

• Shut off the water to the fire hydrant. 
• Disassemble your fire hydrant. 
• Repair or replace the faulty component. 
• Reassemble the fire hydrant.

If you do not have the correct knowledge of fire hydrant repair, you should refrain from repairing the fire hydrant on your own and have an experienced hydrant mechanic repair it for you. To get your fire hydrant repaired, give us a call today.  

Depending on the circumstances, there are several ways to repair a fire hydrant. It's critical to understand some of the most frequent causes and their remedies.

Examine the hydrant's O-rings to ensure they are still in good working order. Replace any that seem degraded or damaged with new original components.

To ensure that your hydrant runs as smoothly as possible, you should inspect and lube its functioning nut and stem on a yearly basis. For the best results, use NSF-61 certified lubricants.

Ground levels near a fire hydrant might shift for a variety of reasons, including construction or landscaping work. When this occurs, it is critical that the height of a fire hydrant be changed so that it remains completely functioning.