How to Fix a Leaky Faucet
The annoying drip of a leaky faucet can cause higher water bills and irritation. Fortunately, it's easy to fix yourself if you can identify the type of faucet and get the necessary tools for the job. Why pay a plumber when you can fix a leaky faucet yourself? To fix leaks on the four most common types of faucet, follow these instructions.
Things You'll Need
All Methods- A Phillips-head (+) and flat-head screwdriver (-); even if your faucet uses Phillips-head screws, a flat-head screwdriver can be useful for prying
- Plumber’s grease (heat-resistant and non-toxic so it can be used with hot, potable water)
- Pliers
- Wrench
- Replacement seat washers
- Replacement O-rings (optional)
- Ball-faucet replacement kit
- Replacement O-rings
- Replacement seals (optional)
- White vinegar
1
Turn off the water to your faucet. Look underneath
your sink for the pipes that run up. Along those pipes somewhere will be
handles that you can turn to shut off the water to your sink. Twist
clockwise to shut off.
2
Plug the drain. Use a sink plug if you have one or a rag. Nothing will ruin your day faster than having a screw or a washer go down the drain.
3
Determine what type of faucet you have. A compression faucet
has two screw handles, one for hot and one for cold, and is the easiest
to recognize by sight. The other three types of faucet all have one
central, swiveling arm that you can swing from hot to cold as desired.[1]
You may have to take your faucet apart before you know which is which,
because the internal mechanisms at the base of their arms are all
different:
A ball faucet contains a ball bearing. A single lever type Faucet.
Most are two handles with a the spout in center and the parts needed are washers made of rubber cost is maybe at most $2.00
These are what you see in pics below.
A ball faucet contains a ball bearing. A single lever type Faucet.
Most are two handles with a the spout in center and the parts needed are washers made of rubber cost is maybe at most $2.00
These are what you see in pics below.
Part 2 of 2: Fixing Your Faucet
Compression Faucet
1
Remove each handle. Pry off the decorative cap if necessary (usually reading “Hot” or “Cold”), unscrew, and remove the handle.
3
Pull out the stem. This will expose the O-ring, which will be thinner, and seat washer, which will be thicker./
If the handles are leaky (as opposed to the faucet), replace the O-ring.
Take the old one to the hardware store and use it to find a
replacement.
REmove old washers and O rings also if damaged put new washers and O rings on assemble the handles and bolts as before turn on water suplly and test to see if drips leaks stopped .
YOU just saved at Least $100 or more over a plumbers services.
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