It's an older faucet and I don't know what it takes to fix or change it. Any helpful suggestions?
2006-09-20 09:58:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No. You go inside the house where the pipe for it goes through the wall and look for a shut off valve. Turn it closed and then open the faucet to make sure you had the right one. Then take a wrench to the nut on top of the faucet and turn it counter clockwise to remove it. Take off the top part that includes the handle by turning it counterclockwise also.. Bring it to a place like Home Depot and say that you need a new washer for it. That is the black donut in there that wears down. Ask them to show you how to replace it - it is very easy. Put in the washer and put the faucet back together again. Turn the inside valve back on and you will be drip free.
2006-09-20 10:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It's an older faucet and I don't know what it takes to fix or change it. Any helpful suggestions?
2015-08-18 22:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Dirk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a washer that controls the flow of water from the faucet. My mom owns an acre of property and these washers dry up and crack often. They need to be replaced. I am not that familiar with replacing them but if you go to Home Depot and ask the customer service department they will gladly explain it to you. Don't go to Lowes though, they are not freindly and their service sucks. Its rather easy to do i do remember that much. Last time I replaced one was several years ago.
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2006-09-20 10:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Silent One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely,you need to replace the washer.
2006-09-20 10:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
measure the size whether it is 1/2" or 3/4" and whether it is male of female threaded end and buy a new one and screw it in place. be sure to ues about three wraps of teflon tape on the neew threads so you can position the outlet where you want it. this is the easiest fix
2006-09-20 10:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by john r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try changing the washer inside. It may just be worn out.
2006-09-20 10:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by claire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off water> unscrew top of faucet> check washer>
2006-09-20 10:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by guzzler 1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
remove it n replace the washer
2006-09-20 10:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the washer.
2006-09-24 06:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace washer sometimes old ones have packing also
2006-09-23 10:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋