If you can’t loosen the Allen screw on the handle of a ball-type faucet, don’t let that 15¢ screw force you into a $100 faucet replacement…Normally you have to remove the handle to get the worn rubber seats that cause the drip (Figure A). spraying the screw with penetrating oil every day for a week. Then try the screw to see if it’ll come (Photo). If this doesn’t do it, or if you finally strip the head of the Allen screw, try drilling out the screw. bit about the same size as the screw andYou’ll ruin the handle and have to replace it, but it’s well worth it if you can save the valve. As a final resort, you can actually unscrew the cap with the handle still connected (see Figure A for the parts). This is tricky, because you can’t grab the flat edge of the cap, the part that’s shaped for theMake sure to cushion the jaws well when you grip the smooth, rounded body of the cap. because you can’t squeeze the cap too hard.

Turn the cap counterclockwise to unscrewThe assembly you remove will contain the handle, cap, cam, packing and ball (Figure The next challenge is to break the ball from its stem. clamps onto the stem.) with the pliers and twisting. to separate the parts so that you can salvage and reuse the cap. have to buy a new handle and a repair kit that includes a new ball.Marfione Custom Knives For Sale If this doesn’t work, the only solution is toPitbull Puppies For Sale Indianapolis replace the entire faucet. Jual T-Shirt Point BlankThis is a tough fix. The hot water faucet in my bathroom sink turns in circles instead of stopping at the fully closed/open positions. It gives slight resistance at some points.

This annoying as I can't tell where the shutoff point is and it inevitably ends up dripping. I haven't delved into plumbing at all so I'm not sure what to do or how bad this is. If the tap is working at all, it must be a cartridge type, rather than a washer (screw down) type. Fix #1 - It is possible that the cap nut (the big nut below the handle that the stem goes through) has risen to allow the handle to spin above the stops (which limits the minimum and maximum positions). If that were the case, you would probably have a leak around the tap handle. If so, you should be able to screw the cap nut down, in which case the handle will re-engage the stops. You may have to giggle the handle as you wind the nut down. Fix #2 - The next possibility is that the stops that are broken off. If this is the case, you may need a new piece in the faucet that incorporates the stops (if it is separate). The maunfacturer's site may offer replacement parts. Fix #3 - If there is not a separate part available, and if the tap is separate (a three hole unit) you may be able to get a replacement of just the broken one from the manufacturer.

Fix #4 - If all else fails,(or if you want a fast and probably cost effective fix), it may be worth getting a whole new faucet set. Fix #5 - Given that you say you haven't delved into plumbing, unless fix #1 solves the problem, you probably should call a plumber. I have had this problem numerous times with my bathtub faucets. Moen , in trying to be as cheap as possible, stupidly made the stem extensions out of cheap plastic. The ears break off frequently. I have had to order them often. I have not bought Moen faucets in years because of this. I have just talked to a Moen Dealer about this problem and I am going to home depot to get a full credit back today. I didn't even need a receipt they are aware of a problem from a couple of years back and have since repaired it.\ Sign up or log in Sign up using Google Sign up using Email and Password Post as a guest By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.Browse other questions tagged repair faucet or ask your own question.

Q. How do I find the diagram with the parts I need? A. Look through the categories to the right and find the one you need, then click on model number that corresponds to your product.The pullout faucet is easy to fix. The typical pullout sprayer faucet consists of four basic components: the hollow faucet spout, the pullout sprayer wand, a flexible faucet hose and the chrome pullout hose. Most sprayer faucet leaks occur at the connections on either end of the chrome pullout hose and most pressure-loss problems are caused by debris or mineral deposits that clog the wand's aerator. You can easily replace a defective or broken part with a new one in an hour or two. Turn off the water to the faucet. Locate the shutoff valves for the hot and cold water supply within the cabinet underneath the sink. Alternatively, turn the water off at the main shutoff valve. Find the small hose weight hanging from the chrome pullout hose below the sink. Some weights are comprised of plastic and are looped through the pull-out hose;

other weights are brackets screwed to the hose. If your weight is screwed on, remove the weight, using a flathead screwdriver. If the weight is a plastic loop, leave the weight alone for now. Turn on the faucet and allow any residual water in the pipes to drain into the sink. Pull out the faucet spray wand from the spout and unscrew it from the chrome pullout hose. Be careful not to drop the small washer inside the nozzle of the hose end. Unscrew a very tight connection, using the adjustable wrench. Wrap a layer of electrical tape around the jaws of the wrench to avoid damaging the screw. Pull a few inches of the pullout hose through the spout into the sink to prevent the hose from dropping into the cabinet. Pour equal parts of hot water and vinegar into a plastic bowl. Ensure it is enough to cover the sprayer wand. Allow the sprayer wand to soak in the solution for several hours so the vinegar can dissolve mineral deposits that may have collected around the small aerator openings. Go beneath the sink and unscrew the other end of the chrome pullout hose from the flexible, water-supply faucet hose, using the adjustable wrench.

Remove the plastic hose weight, if necessary. Do not pull the hose through the spout from this end. Stand in front of the sink and carefully pull the hose out of the faucet spout. If the hose gets stuck inside the spout, push the hose back through several inches to loosen it. Continue pulling out the hose. Stuff a portion of the paper towel into the end of the new pullout hose. Alternatively, insert the plastic plug if one is provided in your hose kit. Insert the plugged end of the new pullout hose through the faucet spout. Feed it through the spout until the end of the hose is below the sink. Reattach the cleaned or new sprayer wand by placing the new washer into the pullout hose end and screwing the hose to the threaded nozzle of the sprayer wand. Tighten the connection until it is snug, using the adjustable wrench. Do not make the connection overly tight as doing so can damage the threads. Dock the sprayer wand to the faucet spout. Go beneath the sink. Loop the plastic hose weight onto the hose, if necessary.