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October 16, 2020 · Leave a Comment

5 Simple Steps on How to Fix Your Leaky Faucets

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Can a leaky faucet be repaired? Here's 5 simple steps on how to fix your leaky faucets.

Can a leaky faucet be repaired? Here’s 5 simple steps on how to fix your leaky faucets.

As a homeowner, you need to understand that a leaking faucet can turn out problematic if the problem isn’t handled in time. So, the next time you notice water pooling under the sink or the dripping sound at night, you should act fast. Understand that you don’t necessarily need to hire a plumbing expert to fix your faucets there are simple do it yourself approaches that are both simple and inexpensive.

Can a leaky faucet be repaired? Here's 5 simple steps on how to fix your leaky faucets.

This guide explores the basic steps you should take to fix your leaky faucets.

Shut Your Water Supply

The first thing you must do when you realize that you’ve got a leaky faucet is to cut off the water supply. For many sink designs, valves are usually located under the fixture. If you can’t locate it, start by following the pipe to where it’s location.

Get Rid of Any Decorative Aspects of Your Handle

Once the water supply is off, use a flat head screwdriver to get rid of any decorative parts on faucet handle knobs. Under each knob, there’ll be screws which mount your handle to the faucet stem. Using a flat-head carefully to unscrew and remove your faucet handle. If you find it necessary, you should consider using penetrating oil to help in loosening your handle so that it comes out easy.

Removing Your Packing Nut

After your handle is out, use a wrench and loosen your packing nut and you’ll notice the stem. Once the nut is loosened, the stem should come out immediately. If it doesn’t, you should twist it manually. Once all the parts are removed, confirm whether they’ve got any damages. 

Inspect your Washer and O-ring

If you don’t find any damages, the next step will involve inspecting your washer and O-ring in the valve seat. These two parts are the common culprits for many leaky faucets issues in many homes. When it comes to replacing these two parts, you have to ensure that the replacements are an exact fit.

The wisest step to take would be to take your O-ring and washer to your local hardware store so that you can get the same sizes. If you want to learn more about leaky faucets and how these two parts are effective, you can learn more from the API Plumbing Website.

Carefully Reassemble your Faucet

After re-installing a new washer and O-ring, ensure that you carefully reassemble the parts in the same order you removed them. Consider doing it slowly and carefully so that you don’t end up over tightening as you are at risk of stripping the faucet threads. Once all the parts are intact turn on your water supply. You then need to slowly turn your knob to check whether there’s water coming from your tap and if it’s still leaking.

Final Thoughts

Once you are done with your faucet repair, remember to organize the space under your kitchen sink. If by any chance the leak is persistent it may be a sign of a more serious plumbing problem, and you should get in touch with a professional plumber.

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