Ceramic Disk Faucet Repair

These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers.

Ceramic disk faucet repair.

Because internal ceramic plates move to control the water flow not exterior o rings and the unit must be replaced. How to fix a leaky faucet. Repairing different types of faucets. If the disc below the seal is dirty try cleaning it with an abrasive kitchen pad then rinse and replace it.

This may be all that s required to fix the problem. Keep in mind that some cartridge bodies and ceramic disc bodies cylinders can look similar. Repairing a ceramic disk faucet is surprisingly easy inexpensive and takes just fifteen minutes to an hour. The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom.

In most cases the cartridge body doesn t have moving parts. Replace the decorative cover plate if there was one used in your faucet. 2 loosen the setscrew with the hex wrench and remove the handle. If you have a two handled ceramic disk faucet the disk inside can often be the cause of the leak.

Watch more how to make plumbing repairs videos. Remove the neoprene seals and check them for debris damage or wear. Replacing this single part can save you from unnecessarily replacing your entire faucet. A leaky faucet isn t just frustrating it can lead to costly water damage.

If you can t find screws under the handle look under. Ceramic disk type 1 turn off the water at the valve under the sink and turn on the faucet until the water stops running. Replace the handle and tighten the attaching screw. Be sure to drain.

Pry off the cap located on the underside of the handle to reveal the allen screw which you should remove with an allen wrench. Wide spread faucets are common. If the seals are damaged replace them. Place the disc cartridge back into the faucet body aligning the tabs on the cartridge with the notches in the faucet body.