It runs hot even when turned off and pointed to cold.
2006-10-22 06:30:42 · 5 answers · asked by Sweetie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
YOUR STEM INSIDE THE FAUCET (WHERE HANDLE TURNS)
IS BAD. TAKE OFF FAUCET HANDLE-REMOVE STEM--REPLACE..
HEY TURN OFF WATER TO THAT FIXTURE FIRST..WHEN STEM COMES OUT HOT WATER WILL RUN.
TURN OFF AT HOT WATER HEATER OR CUT OFF VALVE.
2006-10-22 06:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by cork 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Turn off water to that faucet.
2. Make SURE water is turned off.
3. Remove the little cap on the faucet that covers the stem (screwdriver works)
4. Unscrew the screw you can see in there.
5. Remove the faucet cover.
6. Remove the stem and take it to your plumbing store.
7. Get a new stem. DO NOT mess with just changing washers. Just get a new stem. It should come with a new washer.
8. Replace stem.
9. Replace faucet cover, screw in the screw
10. Put the little plastic cap back on.
11. Turn the water on.
12. Pray.
Repeat as necessary with appropriate words.
2006-10-22 06:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all there are valves behind the shower cover plates to turn off the water to the hot and cold valves. Use a screwdriver to turn them off. You need special tub wrenches to remove those stems and also you need to replace the faucet seat. Another special tool. The tools are cheap. Have someone at the store who knows how to replace them show you how to use them. It is easy to do but you need the proper tools before you can even begin.
2006-10-22 14:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no longer particular how a hammer replaced into going to paintings - plumbing hardly ever responds properly to tactile upkeep. regrettably your description doesn't provide a lot to flow on. If the leak is 'weeping' from a compression joint then you actually can tighten it a quarter turn (a lot less if that forestalls it) - do no longer over tighten it as which will in basic terms make it worse. If the tap (tap) is operating continually then the washer interior has disintegrated (or the tap mechanism has failed enormous-time) ... the washer isn't a tricky job yet, like maximum issues, provided that you comprehend the way. i might want to signify that even if it isn't a 'tighten' job that you get a plumber in and shop the mind-discomfort. you do not want this to get any worse. solid success
2016-12-05 02:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by scialpi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stem worn or busted, take it out and go to hardware store many have replacement stems
2006-10-22 11:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋