No matter how your house is built or how well made and expensive the fixtures are, things will grow wrong occasionally. Sometimes it is really unexpected. The best thing is you have your own tools to operate and fix it accordingly. It is for informational guide only. It will help you a lot rather than counting mistakes and wasting money. Let’s start with leaky faucet.
Problem:- A leaky faucet wastes water
- The dripping water may discolor the sink
- The noise of dripping faucet can cause irritation at daytime and insomnia at night time.
Tools Needed:
- Screwdriver
- Adjustable Wrench
- Washers (Assorted sizes)
Basic Steps:
- Shut off the water supply at the supply stop in the line below the faucet (the valve nearest to the faucet that needs to be repaired). Then turn on the faucet until water stops running.
- First, wrap the nut with tape or rags to protect the chrome finish.
- Loosen packing nut with wrench.
- Remove the faucet stem or spindle. Use the handle to pull the unit.
- Remove the screw which holds the washer at bottom of the valve unit.
- Place in the new washer and replace screw.
- Put valve unit back in faucet and fix the handle into its original position.
- Turn on water at the shut – off valve.
Noisy Faucet
If the faucet squeals or chatter when you turn it on or off, take it apart as noted above and inspect if the washer is tightly screwed to the stem. Replace the washer if it is worn already, even if the faucet doesn’t leak.
If the stem of the faucet can be moved up and down, its thread may be probably worn. It must be replaced with new one.
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