How to Disassemble a Bathroom Faucet

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By Katrina Oakley
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If your bathroom faucet is leaking, don't call a plumber! Save some cash and fix it yourself!

It is fairly simple to take apart a bathroom faucet and make a simple repair. Most leaky faucets are caused by worn out gasket or O ring in the faucet handle.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

phillips screwdriver
flathead screwdriver
gasket or
O ring

Step 1

The very first thing that should be done before making any faucet repair is, turn off the water. There should be turn-off valve on the water lines leading to the faucet. If there are not any there, then you have to turn off the main water valve. This is located close to where water lines enter your home.
Step 2

Most leaky faucet problems are caused by a bad gasket under the faucet handle. Carefully remove the center tab with a screwdriver. Once that is removed, there will be a screw exposed. Unscrew the screw and the handle should come right off.
Step 3

There you will see an O ring or gasket. Replace the gasket. Some faucets do not have gaskets or O rings, for these you will need to replace the entire assembly inside the faucet handle.
Step 4

Once everything is replaced, put it back together. Place the handle on the assembly, replace the screw, pop the tab back in. Then turn your water back on and there should be no more leaks.

Tips & Warnings

When taking things apart, if you have a digital camera, take a couple of pictures so you will remember how to put it back together.

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eyota53 said

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on 9/23/2009 Good info! Thanks for the tip about taking pictures so you remember how to put it back together. LOL I took apart a fan to clean the blades and had to buy a new one :( 5* and a rec