There’s nothing as frustrating as dripping water from a leaky faucet. The slow yet gradual dripping sound from the leaking faucet is irritating and problematic. Thus, you might like to fix the leaky faucet as soon as possible.
But calling a professional isn’t an affordable option since it will cost your additional charge. Fortunately, we have suggestions on how to fix a faucet that leaks.
You will learn fixing tips for a compression faucet and cartridge faucet in today’s article.
Most homes equip with either cartridge or compression faucets. The following guideline shows the ways to fix the leaks on both these water spouts.
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Cartridge spout is the most common faucet type at home. It can be single or double-handed. Inside the spout, you will see a plastic cartridge. It controls the water flow as you turn on and off the valve. The good thing is you can fix the leaks of the cartridge faucet without any plumbing expertise.
The process will need approximately one hour for completion. Its step includes-
Once done, reassemble the faucet and turn it in to see if it still leaks or works properly.
A compression faucet has a stem, handle, O-ring seal, and a seat washer. Depending on the reason for the leak, you may need to replace one or all of these parts of the spout.
Loosen the faucet stem using an adjustable wrench once you have removed the decorative cap and the handle. Before that, remove the packing nut with a crescent wrench. Then access the O-ring and the washer seat underneath the O-ring.
Check them and replace the seat washer and O-ring if need be. Then, apply plumbers grease on the washer and reassemble the entire setup. Also, at times the retainer may get damaged and needs replacement.
So, inspect every part of the faucet and take necessary fixing steps to eliminate the problem.
Although many people think it is difficult to fix a faucet that leaks, it is a pretty easy DIY process. Just make sure you have the right screwdriver, wrench, and pliers set to complete the leak fixation. It will save you a good amount and give you immense pleasure when you find water dripping has stopped from the leaky faucet.
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