The West Palm Beach Plumber’s Manual On How To Fix A Leaky Kitchen Faucet

A leaking kitchen faucet may not be the worst of your

plumbing worries but it is still a great inconvenience in

the end.

Florida.Plumbers911.com

http://florida.plumbers911.com/

Continuous leaking will not only result to flooding or damage your property but will also contribute

on your water bill. So get your tools ready and we’ll guide you on how to fix a

leaky kitchen faucet.


http://florida.plumbers911.com/how-to-fix-a-leaky-kitchen-faucet/


For this DIY project, you’ll need a Phillips and

flathead screwdriver; plumber’s grease; a pair

of pliers; wrench; replacement seat

washers and replacement o-rings.



The first thing you need to do is to shut off the water supply of your

compression faucet. Doing so will prevent water from getting into the pipes and flooding your work area.

The shutoff valve is located just underneath the sink.



Get a rag or an old cloth and plug your

drain. Do this to avoid dropping the small

faucet parts into the sink hole.



Remove the faucet’s handle by first detaching the cap that covers the

screw. It supposedly reads “hot” or “cold”.

Unscrew this using your screwdriver and then remove the handle.



Once you’ve removed the handle, remove the

faucet nut using your wrench. You should see the faucet stem sitting

right on top of the O-ring and the washer.



In most cases, it’s the washer that gets worn

out, therefore causing the leak. If it’s the handle that

is leaky, the O-ring may be the culprit. So based

on your observation, where does the leak

come from?



Pull out the faucet stem to expose the O-ring and the washer. If the handle leaks, replace the O-ring.



If the handle is not the source of the leak, you should replace the seat

washer. It’s secured in its place with the help of a

screw. Remove it using your screwdriver.



Get the new washer and coat it with plumber’s

grease for lubrication. Put it in place followed by the O-ring and the faucet stem.

Install the nut and the handle to re-assemble your

compression faucet.



Don’t forget to run your tap and check if the leak is

gone.



West Palm Beach plumber Plumbers 911 Florida

http://florida.plumbers911.com/palm-beach-county/west-palm-beach/


The West Palm Beach Plumber’s Manual On How To Fix A Leaky Kitchen Faucet

Services

leaking faucet

faucet stem

compression faucet

faucet nut

leaky kitchen faucet

leaking kitchen faucet

small faucet parts

handle leaks