A leaky shut-off valve can be a big trouble as it can lead to water damage and increased utility bills. The good news is that fixing a leaky multi-turn shut-off valve, typically found under bathroom sinks and toilets, is cheap and easy. You can easily repair the valve and stop the l...
Turn off the water to the faucet. Do this by shutting off the supply valve under the sink. To be safe, shut off both the hot and cold sides. Remove the screw cover from the top of the faucet. (There are many different types of single-lever faucets. Occasionally the screw will be lo...
If these measures don’t work, shut off the water to the faucet and disassemble the faucet as discussed above to check for debris or a dislodged faucet washer. One other possibility is mineral build-up in the water supply tubes or angle-stop valves that supply the faucet, under the sink....
Lastly, bad washers are another common cause of a dripping faucet. Incorrectly installed washers allow water to leak through the faucet. Washers rest against the valve seat, which causes the washer to deteriorate quicker than other parts of the faucet. ...
Shut off the water supply to the shower and protect the surface of the tub or shower floor. Cover the drain to prevent accidentally dropping small parts down it. Remove the handle, trim, and sleeve, then use a plumber’s deep socket to extract the faucet stem from the valve body. Replac...
aOpening the cabinet door under the sink, he saw no dripping water. He went to the closet and got a flashlight. When he shined the light into the cabinet under the sink, he saw drops of water on the sides of the dark blue steel cylinder. It looked like he had a leaky garbage dispo...
Do I need to shut off the main water supply before I do this? David Balkan Professional Plumber & CEO of Balkan Sewer & Water Main Expert Answer No, every sink has its own shutoff valve that you can use. It should be under the sink. You just need to turn the water supply to ...