How to fix Leaky Faucets at the time of Bathroom Renovations?

It is very annoying to listen to the dripping water noise at night when you expect peace as you sleep. So once you are renovating your bathroom, you can easily fix this leaking issue by yourself. You must have an adjustable C wrench, flat head screw driver, penetrating oil, O rings and the replacement washers. With these stuffs and by following the enlisted steps you can easily repair the leaky faucets by yourself:

• STEP 1:

The first step is that you must not make a mess. Do not make the mess worse by transforming the broken faucets into an Old Faithful one. If the faucet cannot be reused, make sure you part away with them. There is no need to hoard such things at home! In order to prevent further leakage, make sure that the main water supply is off! After doing so you may make use of a drench or a screw driver. Turn off the knobs that control water supply from the mains over the sinks and wash basins.

• STEP 2:

At the time of bathroom renovations at homes in Strathfield, the remodelers do a lot to prevent the leaking of faucets. You must remove any piece of decorating element form the handle knobs. In order to take care of this, a simple prying with a flat head screw driver will serve the purpose. There is a screw underneath the knobs that mounts the handle to the stem. You will have to unscrew it using the flat head screw driver. To take the faucet handle off the stem, you may use penetrating oil which will assist in its loosening.

• STEP 3:

Now you will have to use your wrench in order to loosen the packing nut. By doing so, you will be able to notice the stem. Once you see it, immediately remove it along with the packing nut. Depending on the shape and size of the faucet, the placement of the stem differs! For some faucets it usually pops right off, while for some they twist off from the valve. Now you ought to check the removed parts in case of any damage!

• STEP 4:

If you do not find any damage, move on to checking the O ring and the washer which are placed inside the valve seat. Many a times they are the real reason of such leaks. Remove these and make sure that the new washers and O rings are the exact fit. You must purchase the appropriate type of washer. 

• STEP 5:

Now once you have removed the damaged parts, you will have to reassemble all the things that you removed. After reassembling all the things, if you still see the faucet leaking then you will have t summon the help of professionals.

Follow the above steps to repair the leaky faucets. If you still face difficulty then you can contact the plumbers at the time of your bathroom renovations in Ryde. Also the renovators can actively help you in this regards as they are skilled to undertake all sorts of bathroom related queries and repairs!

Author’s Bio: The author has been dealing with bathroom renovations since ages. The author advises the readers about the steps of fixation of leaky faucets.

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