Kohler manufactures a variety of faucets for both the kitchen and bathroom. One of the elements that sets Kohler's faucets apart from other manufacturers is the use of a faucet cartridge. These cartridges serve the same purpose as a valve stem in other faucets by allowing the water to flow ...
Unwind the old packing from within the faucet. Pay attention to the way the packing was originally positioned. Wind the new packing on the stem. Remember to leave enough room to get the nut on. Turn on the water at the valve under the sink, and reinstall the handle. Tighten the packing...
You may come across something called a knife or dump valve. They’re in the gate valve category but are made for applications where you want a fully open or closed valve without turning a wheel or lever. Just pull or push the handle to open or close the valve. It’s like an on/off...
You may come across something called a knife or dump valve. They’re in the gate valve category but are made for applications where you want a fully open or closed valve without turning a wheel or lever. Just pull or push the handle to open or close the valve. It’s like an on...
Turn off the shutoff valve for that fixture, take off the faucet handle, remove the stem, and replace the worn washer with one that is the same size. While you’re at it, take this opportunity to lubricate the threads of the stem with silicone grease. Replace a washer to repair a ...
When I water my holiday cacti, I like to do so thoroughly in the sink. I use the handheld head on the faucet to spray down the whole plant, too. This helps to clean it off while also giving it a bit of extra moisture. I have my plants in an indoor potting soil mixture with some...
Sometimes the handle of a bathroom faucet is put on incorrectly so it doesn't rest in the correct position when the faucet is off. Other times the faucet handle may crack, discolor or otherwise look old, while still functioning. In either...
If you see any white limescale or other debris on the surface of the tap stem, rub it away with a piece of steel wool before reinstalling it. Likewise, use your finger to stick the steel wool into the opening of the tap seat (where the tap stem inserts into the sink or faucet) and...
Then, turn on your faucet and let any remaining water drain out.[1] Always be sure to shut off the water before your repairs, or else it will spray all over your bathroom. If you can’t find the supply valves underneath your sink, you can always shut off the main supply valve ...