You close the 2 shut off valves below the faucet, remove the pipes going to faucet from both ends. Now you will see the 2 large flat nuts holding the faucet to countertop. These will be easier to remove with a plumbers faucet wrench (about $8 in your hardware store) This has a long shaft and a flat spring loaded head. Remove both nuts and pull faucet out. When you go th get new faucet,also buy braided SS flexible water lines. About $4 each, they are much simpler and better than the cheap grey plastic ones. Re-connect everything opposite order.
1. Replace the pipe, 2. Shut off the water
1- plugged shower head 2- defective diverter
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I'm assuming you have a some kind of a leak. The problem is usually caused by something called a seat. It looks like a washer; but, it's not. Because it has a square access You might need to purchase a "Faucet Valve Seat Wrench". It looks like the letter L Most hardware places will carry one. I got mine at Home Depot's. I will add more to this later. It took me months to figure what those extra washers were that came with the valve stems were. They didn't include instructions or anything.
Depends how leaky it is, but if you are on a well, any leak is critical.
The most obvious step to fixing a leaky faucet is to turn off the water supply to the sink. That being said, another "first step" would be to know exactly what type of faucet is to be repaired.
You can replace the rubber gasket.
A leaky faucet that drips four ounces of water per minute can waste approximately 5 gallons of water each day. This translates to about 2,082 gallons per year if left unattended. Repairing the leak can help conserve water and reduce utility bills.
The steps involved in a bathroom shower faucet replacement are: 1. Turn off the water supply to the shower. 2. Remove the old faucet handle and trim plate. 3. Unscrew and remove the old faucet valve. 4. Install the new faucet valve and trim plate. 5. Attach the new faucet handle. 6. Turn on the water supply and test the new faucet for leaks.
Sure. No problem. It's a relatively fast leak, but it's only 2/3 of an ounce per minute.
The steps involved in a tub faucet replacement are: 1. Turn off the water supply to the faucet. 2. Remove the old faucet handle and trim. 3. Unscrew and remove the old faucet assembly. 4. Clean the area and apply plumber's tape to the new faucet connections. 5. Install the new faucet assembly and tighten securely. 6. Attach the new handle and trim. 7. Turn on the water supply and test the new faucet for leaks.
The steps involved in a shower faucet replacement are: 1. Turn off the water supply to the shower. 2. Remove the handle and trim plate of the old faucet. 3. Unscrew and remove the old valve. 4. Install the new valve and secure it in place. 5. Attach the trim plate and handle of the new faucet. 6. Turn on the water supply and test the new faucet for leaks.
You have a new one installed!ANS 2 - Usually very easy to fit a new faucet, even directly to a pipe. -Many faucets now come with a compression fitting.
what is the GPM rating from the old to the new the lower the GPM the slower the water. Sometimes there are restrictor discs (washers).
Just change it. There are still hot and cold connections underneath and all kitchen faucets fit the same holes in the sink.ANS 2 - Very easy to fit another faucet, all you need is basic handyman skills, a plumbers faucet wrench (sometimes) a medium crescent wench and a 9/16 flat wrench. Takes about 30 minutes.
If the blade has a section that slides into the handle, I would use a 2 part epoxy glue on it. Instruction with the glue. If it has broken clean where the blade meets the handle, there is really not much that can be done. It can be welded, but it would always show the repair.