2006-10-06 03:13:38 · 10 answers · asked by Jo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you can find the brand, you can get a replacement set of washers for the faucet (usually). They can be found or ordered at the hardware store. I have heard they are easy to replace, have seen them replaced, but never done the job myself, as my husband gets the bad jobs..........ha!
2006-10-06 03:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This answer based upon your shower having separate cold and hot water faucets, and upon the conclusion that you mean water is leaking from the cold faucet rather than the shower head.
In order to prevent being soaked when you take the valve apart, turn the water off at the meter or a valve, if any, specifically designed to turn off water supplying the shower.
If a traditional valve, the problem could be a rubber washer attached by a screw to the end of the valve stem, or a metal valve seat which has become etched and will not make a seal with the washer, thus allowing leak. Could be a barrel valve which operates differently from traditional. Also could be that the valve is not screwed in tight. A special tool, (valve wrench) is required to remove the valve for inspection, replacement of parts or all.
Analysis and repair requires some plumbing sophistication; unless you are willing to spend some time and energy to diy, get help. If you want to diy, get advice from a plumbing supply, not from big box aisle rover.
In order to save money call a handyman, whose hourly rate is likely less than a licensed plumber.
2006-10-06 03:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Deborah D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the washer gasket, or rubber o-ring seal (whatever you wanna call it). Your cold water faucet should have a cap that pops off of the outside revealing a screw. Loosen the screw and that should allow the entire faucet head to come off allowing you to take out the rubber o-ring. Take it to the hardware store and ask if they have one of the same size. Replace it and put the faucet back on and you're in business. Good luck!!
2006-10-06 03:22:32 · answer #3 · answered by nomoretv4me 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be as simple as the washer included in the faucet knob/handle itself,,,OR as critical as a leak behind the wall.
Replace that washer first and judge the results.
Rev. Steven
2006-10-06 03:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could take it apart and figure it out, it could be a gasket or washers, or it might simply be loose. And you will need to buy some tools.
First locate the main shut off valve before you even attempt doing it yourself.
After its apart locate the replacement parts needed.
2006-10-06 03:24:19 · answer #5 · answered by Scooby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, probably the washer. could be the seat and springs if it's a delta brand. take out the screw that holds on the handle and see what's inside. (shut off the water first) You might as well replace the hot side while you're at it.
2006-10-06 03:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by jose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seem on the in the knob sounds like the knob is stripped out no longer the installation the insert will basically turn so far each and every way and if it replaced into basically spinning your knob is shot it has groves that line up with the installation for grip the screw is basically to maintain it from coming off wish this facilitates u
2016-10-18 22:17:23 · answer #7 · answered by genthner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the valve in the faucet
2006-10-06 04:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by jayandamber1@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres a rubber washer in there and it probably needs to be replaced...EASY job
2006-10-06 03:21:22 · answer #9 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the faucet.
2006-10-06 03:15:58 · answer #10 · answered by Karrien Sim Peters 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋