How to Repair a Washerless Faucet
Shut off the water., Plug the sink drain., Consider buying a repair kit., Move on to the instructions that match your faucet.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Shut off the water.
Look under your sink for a water shutoff valve.
Turn it to the closed position, and test the faucet to make sure the water is not flowing.
If you are repairing a bath faucet, shut off the house water supply at the main valve.
You may also need to remove the spout or handles to reveal the faucet mechanism,. -
Step 2: Plug the sink drain.
Stuff a rag or other object into the drain to prevent small parts from falling into the pipes. , Most washerless faucet leaks require a replacement part to fix.
If you know your faucet manufacturer, you can order a repair kit that contains all the parts you need.
Otherwise, you will need to disassemble your faucet and take the faulty part to a hardware or plumbing store to identify and order. , There are several types of washerless faucet.
The faucet will be easier to identify once you've removed the handle.
Ball faucets have a single handle that rotates over a ball.
One handled faucets on a cylinder may be cartridge or ceramic disk faucets.
The cartridge is more likely as it needs repairs more often, so start with those instructions.
If they don't match what you see, try the ceramic disk instructions.
Two handled washerless faucets are cartridge faucets. -
Step 3: Consider buying a repair kit.
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Step 4: Move on to the instructions that match your faucet.
Detailed Guide
Look under your sink for a water shutoff valve.
Turn it to the closed position, and test the faucet to make sure the water is not flowing.
If you are repairing a bath faucet, shut off the house water supply at the main valve.
You may also need to remove the spout or handles to reveal the faucet mechanism,.
Stuff a rag or other object into the drain to prevent small parts from falling into the pipes. , Most washerless faucet leaks require a replacement part to fix.
If you know your faucet manufacturer, you can order a repair kit that contains all the parts you need.
Otherwise, you will need to disassemble your faucet and take the faulty part to a hardware or plumbing store to identify and order. , There are several types of washerless faucet.
The faucet will be easier to identify once you've removed the handle.
Ball faucets have a single handle that rotates over a ball.
One handled faucets on a cylinder may be cartridge or ceramic disk faucets.
The cartridge is more likely as it needs repairs more often, so start with those instructions.
If they don't match what you see, try the ceramic disk instructions.
Two handled washerless faucets are cartridge faucets.
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