A dripping faucet is sure to cause annoyance, and even as most people don’t realize, gallons of water could get wasted collectively over time. Hiring a handyman or a plumber is quite expensive to fix simple problems like a dripping faucet. The good news, however, is that with the most basic hand tools and a few do-it-yourself techniques, faucet repair can be achieved with ease.

To begin with, the primary purpose of faucets would be to regulate the flow of water. They would have to open and close in the right manner to trap the water inside. Rust, clogging, air blocks, loosening of the faucet valves, etc., cause problems in the water flow. Any failure here results in dripping faucets, resulting in the need for faucet repair. Most of the faucets use either the traditional rubber washers to block the water flow or a sort of cartridge to control it.

Fastening the handle of the faulty faucets will help in compressing water and sealing the opening, thereby blocking the water flow. In case of a bathtub faucet repair with a three handle wall faucet, you could also follow the same technique. Most of the lavatory and sink faucets also make use of these kinds of washers. To help you determine if your faucet uses a washer or not, you could try turning off the tap to the maximum and see if it gets tighter.

Steps to start the faucet repair

Accumulate the replacement parts first. You can visit any general store or hardware shop that deals with materials used in plumbing. In case of the valve being highly corroded, it is advisable to replace the whole faucet.

To disassemble the faucet, first close the water supply to faucet and then open the valve. Let the excess water drain from system. Then try to open the handle with the help of a knife or blade. If this does not work, you could try using a handle puller. Once the handle is out, you will have to unscrew the shield and the stem assembly. The shield plays the important role of regulating the water flow through the spout of tub or the shower. This can be detached with the help of a bath socket wrench. This would expose the seat washer which would have got stiffened or corroded. The same can be replaced with by a new one with the help of a wrench.

Examine the valve stem to see if there is any opening between the valve body and nut. If you see anything unusual you could try removing the stems. The washer resides inside this. You might find it has broken or torn. If yes, go ahead and replace it.

Once you have identified what needs to be replaced, you will have achieved your task of faucet repair. Put back the stem in place and switch on the water supply to check if there is any leakage. If everything looks intact, insert back the handle with the same tools.

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