The first step in determining how to fix a faucet is diagnosing your specific problem. Once you know what is wrong you can follow one of our how-to guides for faucet repair.
Most faucet repairs are easily completed without any special tools or skill. When it’s advisable to call a plumber, we’ll tell you so.
If the water pressure in your shower has dropped you most likely have a clogged shower head. The primary cause of a clogged shower head is mineral buildup. Over time the minerals in your water will leave deposits in your shower fixtures. This is extremely common and also extremely easy to fix. Continue reading Fix a clogged shower head
If have a clogged tub or clogged shower drain there is no need to panic. It’s not unusual for hair and soap residue to build up to create a clogged drain. Below we offer some easy steps you can take to clear a clogged drain in your shower or tub.
Continue reading Clear a clogged drain in your shower or tub
The easiest way to unclog a sink drain is to use a plunger. Fill the sink with about 4 inches of water. If the clogged drain is in the kitchen with twin basins, fill both sides with about 4 inches of water. Continue reading Unclog sink with these easy steps
Remove Old Spout
If for some reason your old spout becomes damaged you will need to replace it. Look for a retaining screw on the bottom of the spout. If you see on, use a screwdriver to remove it and slide the spout off of the pipe. Continue reading Replacing a tub spout
Determine Which Handle is Leaking
If you don’t already know which handle is leaking you can easily determine that by alternately turning off the hot and cold water valves underneath the sink. If the link stops then you know the leak is in the associated handle. If you do not have individual shut off valves you need to service both handle assemblies. Continue reading Fix a compression faucet leak
Remove the Cap and Handle Housing
Before proceeding be certain the water to the faucet is shut off at the valve underneath the sink. Using a small knife or screwdriver, carefully pry of the trim cap off the top of the handle. Next, use a screwdriver or hex key to remove the screw so you can lift of the handle housing. You should now be able to remove the ceramic disk. Continue reading Fix a ceramic disk faucet leak
Remove the Handle and Cap
Before proceeding be certain the water to the faucet is shut off at the valve underneath the sink. Using a small screwdrive remove the retaining screw in the base of the handle and lift the handle off. Next unscrew the cap, either by hand or using a pair of adjustable pliers with the ends wrapped in a heavy tape. Continue reading Fix a rotary ball faucet leak
Remove the Handle and Spout
Before proceeding be certain the water to the faucet is shut off at the valve underneath the sink. With a screwdriver remove the screw attaching the handle to the faucet assembly. Lift and remove the handle. Continue reading Fix a cartridge faucet leak
Remove the Handle
Before proceeding be certain the water supply is turned off. Using a small knife or screwdriver, carefully pry of the trim cap off the top of the handle. Continue reading Fix a two handle tub cartridge faucet leak
