{"id":6691,"date":"2016-12-08T02:04:12","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T02:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=6691"},"modified":"2022-03-16T02:05:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T02:05:13","slug":"leaky-faucet-4-tips-fixing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/leaky-faucet-4-tips-fixing\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaky Faucet? 4 Tips For Fixing It Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Plumbing is essential to our current infrastructure. Whether you live in a small apartment or lavish home, almost all modern dwellings come with pipes. While great to have, they, like most things, break down over time, resulting in annoyances like leaky faucets. Though you could call a plumber to fix such an issue, teaching yourself to fix that type of problem is a great way to save yourself money and the hassle of scheduling and then waiting for a plumber.<\/p>\n<h4>Know Your Faucet<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/main-causes-plumbing-leaks-in-house\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leaks can be caused<\/a> by a variety of issues, but you can\u2019t start searching for the answer until you know what type of faucet you have. Currently, there are four different kinds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Leaky-Faucet-4-Tips-For-Fixing-It-Yourself.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\"><\/p>\n<p>These are compression, ceramic disk, ball type and cartridge (or sleeve) faucets. A simple search online will help you quickly determine which of the four you are dealing with.<\/p>\n<h4>Turn The Water Off<\/h4>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve purchased the part or parts you\u2019ll need, remember to turn the water off before getting to work. Even though this might seem like common sense, it\u2019s a simple mistake that can lead to problems. Luckily, this is the easy part since the water control should be located underneath the faucet you\u2019re fixing.<\/p>\n<h4>Gather The Right Tools<\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019re going to need an adjustable wrench and either a Phillips or flat-head screwdriver to take the faucet apart. In addition, you\u2019ll want a bowl or cup to keep the pieces of the faucet so that the smaller pieces, like the screws, don\u2019t get knocked around and lost accidently while you work.<\/p>\n<h4>Find The Right Size<\/h4>\n<p>In general, faucet leaks are caused by a degradation of the piece of the faucet that forms a watertight seal, allowing for the turning on and off of water. While some of these bits are uniform in size, others, like the O-ring, are not and, in fact, come in a variety of sizes. Because of this, it\u2019s often recommended that you take the old piece to the hardware store to verify that you\u2019re getting the correct size for the project.<\/p>\n<p>While some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/the-8-common-plumbing-problems-and-how-to-fix-them\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plumbing problems are easy to fix<\/a> on your own, others can be more complex or can lead to more complex problems if not fixed right. If you ever have any questions or are unsure, you should consult a professional like those found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pugetsoundplumbing.com\">Puget Sound Plumbing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A simple and easy venture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/how-to-fix-leaky-bathtub-faucet\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fixing a leaky faucet<\/a> is not nearly as hard as one would imagine. Typically caused by well-known problem, they are easy to take on alone and teach you a bit about how to take care of your own home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plumbing is essential to our current infrastructure. Whether you live in a small apartment or lavish home, almost all modern dwellings come with pipes. 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