Summary: Drip, drip, drip . . . when you've had enough of that repetitive sound, it's time to fix a leaky faucet. And you'll save money on your water bill. Today's sinks commonly use one of the faucet types shown below. Dual-handled faucets utilize either a traditional compression valve, which seals by pressing a washer against a valve seat, or more reliable stem assemblies with ceramic or stainless-steel discs that slide over the inlet opening. Single-handle faucets have ball, cartridge or ceramic-disc valves.
eHow Article: How to Fix a Faucet
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masaid said
on 4/13/2008 Wow GREAT VIDEO
unhandy said
on 6/7/2007 I would like to know how to repair an outside faucet.
Jenniferpa said
on 11/30/2006 In the event that replacing the O rings on a ball faucet fails to stop a leak at the base of the spout (C step 4) check to see if the steel alignment pin has fallen into the flow diverter. The flow diverter can be removed from the body of the faucet and cleaned (a good idea when you've come this far anyway).
vze28cc4 said
on 10/17/2006 I had a dripping kitchen faucet. I replaced the washers. Still dripping. Icontacted 'Delta' The manufacturer and was delighted to find that their products have a 'lifetime' guarantee. It seems that the washers and stems needed to be replaced. They asked for my name and address and shipped the assembly, free of charge (along with detailed instruction). Check all guarantee's and warantee's