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Leaky Faucet Repair Tips 1-4<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s Monday again, and the kitchen faucet<\/a> that was leaking last week hasn\u2019t gotten any better. I know you don\u2019t want to work on fixing it, but let\u2019s talk about the problems associated with your leaky faucet to help find the motivation to conduct faucet repair.<\/p>\n

First, a leaky faucet is likely to get worse. One drip every few seconds might not seem too bad right now, but as it continues over several days, water waste can start to add up. You\u2019ll start to see that build up represented by a dollar amount on your water bill pretty soon.<\/p>\n

One drop every second equals five gallons of water per day wasted. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Second, this is a problem that doesn\u2019t get better on its own. A leaky faucet doesn\u2019t magically stop leaking by itself, and one leak can lead to many more. So let\u2019s nip this in the bud, shall we?<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to quickly and easily take care of your leaky faucet this week so you don\u2019t have to think about it (or your water bill) anymore.<\/p>\n

And of course, if you don\u2019t feel like fixing the leaky faucet on your own, or think your \u201crepair\u201d might make it worse, you can always schedule the repair with us <\/strong>and we\u2019ll send a plumber out to take care of it for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going to try to fix it yourself, here\u2019s what you do:<\/p>\n

1. Try to determine what brand faucet it is and look it up online for a parts list.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many brands and types of faucets have lifetime warranties on their parts, so you can call them up and they\u2019ll send you spare parts for free. If you aren\u2019t sure which parts need to be replaced, the service rep can help you figure that out.<\/p>\n

2. Determine whether it\u2019s the hot side or cold side that\u2019s dripping.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Under the sink, you should find shut off valves for the hot and cold water supply pipes. Close the cold supply valve and see if it\u2019s still dripping. If it is, close the hot side and check again. This way, you know which side to work on, hot or cold.<\/p>\n

If the shut-off valves won\u2019t shut the water off completely, that\u2019s probably the cause of the drippy faucet. The rubber washer inside the shut-off valve has corroded and broken into pieces and lodged in the faucet. At this point, you\u2019ll need to replace the shut-off valve(s) and flush the debris from the faucet. \u00a0You will likely need to call a plumber.<\/p>\n

3. Determine how to remove the handle.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sometimes it will require an Allen wrench with access to a set screw on the side of the faucet handle. Sometimes there will be a decorative cap on top that you can remove with a knife blade, fingernail file, etc. Under that will be access to a Phillips head screw.<\/p>\n

4. Remove the handle<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n

Then make sure the water is off under the sink and then remove the stem or cartridge. Replace it with the new one that should include a set of instructions. Turn the water back on and test for leaks.<\/p>\n

This same procedure will work for leaky tub faucets, shower faucets, and kitchen faucets. Good luck! And enjoy your water savings this month!<\/p>\n

Schedule a Plumber<\/h2>\n

Schedule a plumber<\/a><\/strong> if you need assistance, we are happy to help.<\/p>\n

Read our reviews<\/a> to learn more about us<\/a> or our services<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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