Is your leaky faucet costing you sleepless nights? If yes, then you should get rid of it immediately, as it results in wastage of water and increases your water bill as well. Troubleshooting will depend upon the working of your faucet - whether it is washer-type or one without a washer. You can fix the leakage with the help of a plumber or do it yourself. If it is a washer-type faucet, which you want to fix it on your own, this article is the right for you. Check out the instructions given in the following lines and learn how to get rid of a leaky faucet easily.
Fixing A Leaky Faucet
Things Required
- Standard Flathead Screwdriver
- Screwdriver
- Wrench
- Scrub Pad
- Washer
- Drop Cloth
- Rugs
Instructions
- Turn off the water supply to the faucet.
- Cover the counter with drop cloths or a dry towel. In order to prevent parts of tools jamming the drain hole, cover it with a rug.
- Unscrew the set screw of the faucet.
- Pry off the handle of the faucet by using a flathead screwdriver.
- In order to remove the jam nut, which holds the compression cartridge of the faucet, secure a wrench over it.
- Turn the wrench counter-clockwise to loosen the jam nut. Remove the cartilage by unscrewing the retaining nut.
- The washer, held by a set screw, needs to be replaced. To do this, remove the screw and then the washer.
- Replace the old washer with a new one.
- After the new washer is set in its place, screw the set screw to secure it in position.
