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...
Leaks are the most common problem with outdoor faucets. You have the option of replacing the rubber washer in the faucet to stop the leak, but sometimes, it is easier to simply replace the entire faucet. The faucets also wear out from being exposed to the elements. They are relatively ine...
Adripping faucetis a nuisance, but often one that can be lived with when it occurs on an outside spigot. But that drip can turn into a serious problem in the long run if it's not fixed. It can seem daunting to pull off fixing a fixture from the outside of your home, but it onl...
then use a plumber’s deep socket to extract the faucet stem from the valve body. Replace the defective cartridge with a new Moen replacement cartridge, lubricate the threads with plumber’s grease, and reassemble the faucet. Turn the water supply back on and check for leaks, then caulk arou...
Pull the cartridge out by grasping the head with a pair of pliers. Twist the cartridge from side to side as you turn. Step 6 Insert the new cartridge into the faucet. Step 7 Replace the plastic plate and secure with the screws. Replace the trim ring and the handle. Secure the handle ...
Replace the O-Ring A faucet is held in place by a stem screw. On the stem screw is a small oval disc, aka the ‘O-ring’. This is where a lot of dropping can occur as the O-ring might gradually loosen or wear down in time. This wouldn’t have been anything you did but is ...
STEP 5: Remove and replace the seat washer. The washer at the bottom of the stem is called a seat washer. This is the part of the faucet that gets compressed by the handles to close the flow of water through the faucet. It is the part that is typically responsible for a leaking fauc...
How to troubleshoot and repair a dishwasher, including a dishwasher that doesn't run, doesn't fill or drain, or that leaks. Also, how a dishwasher works.
Disc faucet repairtypically means removing the faucet handle to access the interior cartridge where the ceramic discs are housed. If you clean the cartridge and the rubber seals, you might get things flowing properly again. If your disc faucet still leaks, you may need to replace the entire ca...
This article provides several ways to repair a leaky single-handle bathroom faucet and presents the reasons for the leakage of the faucet.