Tip #2: How to Fix Your Leaky Faucet
Nobody likes a perpetually leaky faucet and nobody likes waiting around for plumber or handyman to show up, fix the problem, and charge you hundreds of dollars. Luckily, you don’t need to call a plumber anytime you have a leaky faucet. You can do it yourself.
Why Should I Fix My Leaky Faucet On My Own
Saves Money- Calling a plumber can result in hundreds of dollars spent. Plumbers can charge upwards of $60 an hour in some cases, which can quickly add up. Doing it on your own ensures that you keep costs low.
Saves Time- By the time a plumber or handyman actually gets their hands on your faucet, you could have finished doing it yourself. We all know how frustrating, annoying, and wasteful a leaky faucet can be. The longer you wait to fix it, the more water/money you waste, the more annoying it gets, and the more frustrated you can become.
How to Fix Your Leaky Faucet
Shut off water.
Remove the handle.
If there is a set screw behind the handle, insert a hex key or allen wrench into the screw and turn it to remove
If the handle has a top screw cover, pry it off with a flat screw driver and set aside. Then use a phillips head screwdriver to loosen the screws underneath the cover.
Pull the Handle Free.
Remove the Cartridge Stem
the cartridge stem is a part in most faucets that regulates the flow of hot and cold water
using a wrench, loosen the packing nut in the handle assembly, then remove and set aside.
gently pull the part straight up and out of the assembly
Replace Cartridge Stem
Take old cartridge to the store to have it matched and buy replacement part.
insert new cartridge, ensuring it is aligned correctly.
Reattach Faucet Handle
once new cartridge is in, follow the previous steps to reattach the faucet handle you previously removed.
All Done!
Click here to watch a short tutorial!