how can I fix my tub facuet from running?

Question

I have 3 knobs for the tub, 1 cold water, 2 hot, and the third for the tub/shower. I have turned off the water from the well, but, I now need to fix the problem, which is the tub facuet from running. Please be as detailed as possible...female doing this....thanks

my mistake, it only has 2 knobs.....please help, I really don't want to call a plumber......

Answer 1

well to your question of your tub faucet leaking does your spout run when taking a shower if so you will need to remove the middle part of the handle off to get to the screw mounting the handle then you will need a stem socket (tool remover) you may perches from your local hardware store. then remove remember lefty loosy righty tighty. If your tub faucet has a drip you will need to shut water of to your house remove both middle parts off your handles remove screws and remove handles then with your tool mentioned above remove both stems you may either take both stems to hardware store to replace new (by taking them with you to store you will be able to match up) or you may remove the screw holding the rubber washer on and replace you also may have to replace the seat inside the shower body you will also may have to buy a seat remover tool any further questions? please contact me for further details.

Answer 2

The problem is a leaky washer.

It is usually the cold side which goes first, as cold water has more dissolved solids in it.

What you should do is lift the top of the cold knob off. You may need to grip it quite strongly and wiggle it, but it should eventually come off and you will have a thin-ish knob which turns left and right to turn the tap on and off, and below that will be either a knurled grip or a nut that you can loosen with a pair of pliers or the appropriate sized spanner.

Loosen this until the cold tap unit comes away from the main faucet body. You should find a small copper washer (a thin disc of metal with a hole in the middle) underneath. This is the source of the problem - it should seal the faucet when you close the tap, but due to over tightening or wear and tear they can become thin, warped, or corroded.

You'll need to get a replacement washer from a hardware store - get a couple in case you need to repeat the procedure for the hot tap.

Reassembly is just the reverse of the above.

This should see you right - good luck!

Answer 3

It is a simple fix if you have the tools. The tools you will need are a phillips screw driver, a flat screw driver, a handle removal device, a stem socket, and a seat wrench. The stem socket and seat wrench are sold at the local plumbing store and are very cheap. usually less than $5 each.

The procedure is the same for hot, cold or the mixing valve.
First determine if it is the hot or cold valve that is leaking. This is simple, just feel the leaking water, that will tell you if it is cold or hot.

Remove the small cap in the center of the handle on the leaking valve. Remove the screw in the center. The handles should lift off of the valve stem, if it doesn't, you will need to use the tool designed for removing the handle without damaging the handle or stem.

Once you have the handle off, you will see a nut around the stem the handl sets on. Insert the socket over the stem and nut. Insert the phillips screw driver into the holes on the end of the socket. Turn counter clockwise to remove the valve stem.

On the end that of the valve stem you will see a nylon washer held on by a screw. Use the flat screw driver to remove the screw and washer. Put a new washer on the stem, replace the screw.

Usually valve seats go bad at the same time as the washers. They cost less than $1. Replace it now so you don't have to do this again in a month. While you have the valve apart, insert the seat wrench into the hole the valve screws into. In the back of the hole the wrench will engage a seat. Turn it counter clock wise to remove. Put a new seat on the wrench, insert it into the hole until the threads meet and turn the wrench clock wise to screw the new seat in place.

Screw the valve stem back into the valve, put the handle on, and turn the water on.

Answer 4

You need a new washer. Probably should get a friend that has done it before but it is only a 15 minute fix. With the water turned off at the pump you take the screw out of the handle and under that you will find another screw. You take that out and there will be a rubber or plastic washer there. Take it out. put in a new one and screw it all back together.

Answer 5

heres what u should do,.......u have to learn how to spell faucet first after which youll know how to fix it...hehehe, peace man

Answer 6

call a plumber