112867 617 House & Garden Plumbing Plumbing Fixtures true Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:17:38 -0800 /system/videos/6/67/28/11/112867.flv house, home, plumbing, plumb, plumber, plumbers, fixtures, fix, fixing, repair How To Fix a Leaky Faucet http://www.howcast.com/videos/112867-How-To-Fix-a-Leaky-Faucet http://www.howcast.com/videos/112867-How-To-Fix-a-Leaky-Faucet/edit approved 117 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=112867"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=112867" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 9 natewood http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 13263 false false false 52789 1 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/23.jpg Tighten the nut Remove the faucet handle by unscrewing the screw that attaches it, which is often covered by a decorative cap you’ll need to carefully pry off. Using your wrench, try tightening the packing nut, which is the nut at the base of the handle’s stem. Some leaks are simply caused by a loose nut.

]]> 52790 2 37 Tip Put a rag over the drain to catch any small parts you might drop.

]]> 52791 3 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/41.jpg Turn off water If tightening the nut doesn’t solve the problem, you might have to replace the washer. Locate the shut-off valve for the faucet you are repairing and turn off the water.

]]> 52792 4 49 Tip The shut-off valve will most likely be beneath the sink. If not, follow the pipes until you find it. Turn the valve’s handle to the right to shut off the water.

]]> 52793 5 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/56.jpg Empty the faucet Open the faucet by twisting the top of the stem until all remaining water in the pipes flows out.

]]> 52794 6 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/64.jpg Remove the stem assembly Unscrew the packing nut to remove the entire piece that holds the stem, called the stem assembly.

]]> 52795 7 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/70.jpg Replace the washer If your faucet has a washer on the bottom of the stem assembly, remove the screw holding it on. Replace the old washer with a new one, then tighten the screw.

]]> 52796 8 80 Tip The correct size washer is critical; to be on the safe side, take your old one to the hardware store when buying a new one.

]]> 52797 9 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/86.jpg Wrap the nut If your faucet doesn’t have a washer, wrap the packing nut with string or wicking (available at hardware stores), which will act as a washer. Or put a thin line of plumber’s putty around the threads at the bottom of the stem assembly.

]]> 52798 10 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/98.jpg Reassemble Replace the stem assembly and tighten the packing nut.

]]> 52799 11 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/112867/103.jpg Turn water on Attach the handle and turn the water back on by reopening the shut-off valve. Enjoy the blessed silence!

]]> 52800 12 110 Fact Fixing a leaky faucet can save up to 20 gallons of water a day!

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