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DIY Bathtub Faucet Repair Made Easy

It is only normal for faucets to get leaky

especially if you’ve been using them for

such a long time already. And while faucet

leaks don’t provide us a great amount of

inconvenience, you’ll realize that it

contributes on your water bill big time. In

worst cases, it might even cause damages

on your property. What’s our

recommendation? Put a stop to the leak immediately! If you are interested in

doing the project on your own, follow our simple and easy-to-follow DIY guide.

Remember to shut off the main water supply before starting the repair to prevent

flooding your work space.

1. Use your pocket knife to pry off the faucet handle

insert. There’s supposed to be a screw right underneath

the cap that you just removed. Use your screwdriver to

remove it.

2. Turn the handle carefully to loosen it. If you have a

handle puller, you may use it to complete this part of the

task easily.

3. When you have pulled off the handle, unscrew the

escutcheon plate. Remove the collar and trim using your

hand.

4. Now it’s time to remove the stem. Use your bath socket and turn the stem

bonnet clockwise to loosen it. If it won’t budge, use lubricant. When you have

removed the stem, get your seat wrench and insert it into the hole where the

faucet was once installed.

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5. Stick the wrench into the seat and turn it

counterclockwise to remove it. Repeat the same

process with the other handle and make sure that

you’ll keep all the parts in one safe place. Take a

look at all the parts you have removed and identify

which among them needs replacement.

6. Washers are among the most common faucet

parts that get worn out easily. You can either

replace these rubber parts or change the entire

stem or stem bonnet if you have the budget. Just remember to lubricate all the

parts before re-installation.

7. The new washer should be placed right in front of the new packing nut. Both

should be greased. Before you put the stem bonnet back in place, make sure that

you’ll thread it first. Use a reliable pipe joint compound to ensure that the parts

will hold well together.

8. Put the faucet’s collar and trim into

their right places again. Re-install the

tap’s handle, too. Use your

screwdriver to secure it tightly. Finally,

put the decorative cap back. Do the

same thing with the other handle.

9. When you’re done, turn on your

water supply and test for leaks.

We hope that you enjoyed reading our bathtub faucet repair guide. If you need

professional plumbing assistance, just rely on your trusted Washington DC

Plumber. Call Plumbers 911 or visit our website to schedule a service!