Turn off water to the sink.
Changing a bathroom faucet washer.
Repairing a leaky faucet usually requires replacing a washer.
When purchasing a new faucet washer it is best to take the old washer with you to the hardware store.
How to replace washers in a bathroom sink 1.
Turn the handle to the on position.
Position the new washer where the old washer previously was and re tighten it to the valve assembly with a screw.
Once the hoses are attached to the new faucet reattach them to the water supply.
Replace the ball taking care to line up the holes.
In order to buy one of the same size.
While the types of different moen faucets are numerous leaks or drips almost always occur at either one or two places.
Turn off the water supply valves.
How to replace a washer in a leaky faucet.
There are four kinds of faucets.
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Compression cartridge ceramic disk and ball type.
Tighten the fittings you removed previously to fix everything well into place.
If you are attaching the supply lines to copper pipes with threaded fittings hold the copper pipe securely while.
Turn both of the faucet s handles to the on position to empty any water from the pipes.
Place the new washer and old screw nut onto the bottom of the tap stem.
Replace the valve assembly by turning it clockwise and re tighten it to the fixture.
The shut off valve located under the sink is on the far end of the drain trap close to.
Close the drain or put a cloth over it to.
When you have a leak coming from a faucet spout or a faucet handle the problem is usually a worn or broken washer.
Determine your faucet type.
Replace the washer and cam.
Turn the nuts by hand to the right.
For a bathtub you may not have access.
However moen faucets are.
These will be found on the wall under the sink.
Here are your step by step directions.
Step 6 installing the new faucet washer place the new washer in the circular metal ridge.
This video shows you how to fix a leaky faucet by replacing the washer.
How to replace a washer in a leaky faucet.
Use your fingers or the needle nose pliers to slide and press the new washer into place.