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Faucets are available in different makes and models, but the most common ones just fall into few varients. There are only two basic kinds of faucets; washer-type also known as compression faucets and another one called washerless faucets.
Newly available faucets may have the hot and cold water flow which is controlled by a single or may be multiple levers. Both of these individual units needs to be repaired separately.
Precautions while repairing leaky faucet
- The single most common mistake during faucet selection is not taking the faucet or the part to be replaced with you while going for shopping for new faucet parts.
- Before starting to work on any faucet first turn the water off and then open the lines to drain the excess water into the sink.
- Cover the sink with some protective cloth or sheet to protect it from damage from tools which may be dropped while repairing.
- While using a clench for gripping the faucet, wrap the jaws of wrenches with tape or cloth to keep safe the finish of the faucet.
Tips on how to get rid of leaking Faucets?
- Faucets usually leak due to old and battered gaskets or o-rings and corroded valve seats. If your faucet continues to leak, try tightening the screws on the faucet handles just a bit more. If the faucet still leaks, then it really is time to call a plumber. Signs of poor washers include water which drips or runs out of the handles, slow leaks coming from the faucet, and water which collects or pools around the back of the handle area of the faucet.
- Use an adjustable wrench and tighten the nut located just below the handle.
- Try to remember the to the order in which you have removed the parts so that you know how to set them back together post the things are done.
- Lubricate the threads with grease to increase the seal.
- Washers on hot water controlling handles wear with twice speed than the cold water handles.
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