The Water won't stop running in my bathtub, how can I fix this?

Question

I rent a house, so I'm looking for a cheep fix here. When I moved in 5 months ago and the water had a health drip at the time, now it is at a constant drissle. The worst part is that its the hot water and the water heater is running all the time to keep it warm.
Please don't answer with something telling me to just tell my landlord, if I can fix things myself I don't like to bother him. That way when something big comes up I'm not that annoying tennant that is always complaining.
Thanks!

I rent a house, so I'm looking for a cheep fix here. When I moved in 5 months ago and the water had a health drip at the time, now it is at a constant drissle. The worst part is that its the hot water and the water heater is running all the time to keep it warm.
Please don't answer with something telling me to just tell my landlord, if I can fix things myself I don't like to bother him. That way when something big comes up I'm not that annoying tennant that is always complaining.
Thanks!

I PAY ALL UTILITIES ! ! ! ! ! ! Including water . . .

Answer 1

The valve has corroded and needs to be replaced. Some will say that a simple changing of the o rings will do this fine, but that will cost about 5 dollars, and may not work. For 15 dollars, you can buy a complete valve, and be guaranteed no more leaks.
First, Go to a plumbing supply store and purchase the tool necessary to remove a tub valve. It looks like a T, and has a spring loaded button that engages the valve for removal.
Second, Disassemble the handle, Remove the valve and go back to the store to get an exact replacement for the faulty valve.
Third, replace the valve and reassemble.
Very easy task...if you have any questions, please send me an email at [e-mail]

Answer 2

after running two plumbing companies for many years, it sound like your washer in your tub faucet needs to be replaced, or the entire faucet. Try the washer first. If you do have to replace the faucet itself, i would let the landlord know, he may let you do the work and take it off the rent.


Also just so your know your water heater will run 24/7. Most think it gets hot and stayes hot till you empty the tank, this is a false statement, your heating elements run 24/7 to keep this water hot, so when you turn on the water it is hot not cold. If your elements were not keeping it hot, over time your water in the tank will go back to cold, hence is a good way to know your elements are going bad as you don't keep hot water for any lengh of time or none at all.

hope this helps

Answer 3

First of all you will have to establish where to turn off the supply to your faucet. Having done that try to disassemble the top taking a careful note of where the various bits go., it's useful to have a digital image as you proceed.
It is probably the washer that controls the on/off of the faucet., Take the inside bit along to a hardware/plumbing store and fit new piece. REASSEMBLE in reverse order.

Answer 4

Without knowing what type of faucet you have, I would suggest that you take a photo of your faucet and take it to a hardware store. Have somebody there look at the photo. Hopefully, they will know the model etc and be able to help you find the parts and give you suggestions on how to change the valve/washer.

Answer 5

Due to the fact that you rent it would only be the right thing to do by notifying the landlord I'm sure they would rather fix the problem than pay the high water bills.

Answer 6

Replace the washers and seats. Buy a seat tool to get them out. Repack the stems when done. It'll be like an almost new faucet.

Answer 7

sounds like it needs new washers. You need to turn off the water to the faucet, take off the handle. take out the stem/stems and take the parts to a plumbing shop they should be able to fix you up.

Answer 8

You have a major problem that is impacting on your landlord's water consumption. Call your landlord and tell him you have this leak. If anyone is annoying, it is an arrogant tenant who will not notify the landlord when problems arise. How dare you sit back and let the hot water drip constantly, without alerting this man. If you were my tenant, I would get you out of my house as soon as possible!

Answer 9

look up a 24-hour plumber! heavily however a matching factor happened at my abode with the sink and we merely became the water off in the full abode (ok, my roommate became the water off - i understand not something approximately plumbing) and waited until eventually the morning.

Answer 10

Just call the landlord. As a one time landlord, I would not allow my tenents to try to fix anything. If you have to ask how, you should not attempt it.