How to Take Apart a Bathroom Sink Faucet

Faucets are designed to be easy to repair.

Leaks happen, and fixing most leaks does not require replacing an entire faucet. In fact, most leaks are actually either a loose valve screw or a cracked washer. Both of these leak issues can be easily and inexpensively fixed by taking apart the facet and inspecting all the parts. You can easily do this project in a few hours and you'll have saved yourself the trouble of hiring a plumber or buying a new faucet.

Things You'll Need

• Flat-head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Turn off the water supply valve. If you don't have a water supply valve under the sink, then turn off the supply to the entire house. Open the faucet to let out any remaining water in the pipes.

2. Pry the decorative cover off of the faucet handle with a flat-head screwdriver and unscrew the bolt underneath.

3. Slide the flat-head screwdriver under the faucet and gently pry it free.

4. Take apart each piece by hand and lay the pieces out in the order that you remove them so that you can easily put the faucet back together again.

5. Pull off and replace all the rubber washers and O-rings inside the faucet. If you do not have any on hand, bring your existing ones to a hardware store so that you can get the right size.

6. Reassemble the faucet and firmly screw on the bolt that holds the faucet in place. Pop the decorative cap back on and test out the faucet.

References

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