Whether in the bathroom or in the kitchen, leaky faucets are probably one of the most common plumbing problems in homes. Here's how to fix this situation.
There's nothing more annoying than a dripping faucet, especially at night when you're trying to sleep. We adapt somehow to this noise, however, it can hurt our wallet very badly at the end of the month when we receive our water bill. The best solution is to deal with it quickly. But at what time of the day to take care of it? Indeed, with professional and family obligations, it is often difficult to find a free slot.
I have experienced it so I tell you:if you live in the fourteenth arrondissement or those around it, using the services of a plumber in Paris with Mesdepanneurs.fr is quite possible. All you have to do is go to the platform to inform them of your problem. Thereafter, an experienced plumber will come to your home very quickly.
Otherwise, the other alternative is to take care of everything yourself, if you are a bit of a handyman and if you have the time because you will have to devote some of your time to it. To perform this task, tools will be needed. Water pump pliers, English pliers and a screwdriver will do the job perfectly. So, to avoid getting wet, remember first of all to close the water supply. Then leave the tap wide open to empty it completely.
Leaks are usually caused by worn seals. So you need to replace them. However, to reach them, you have to dismantle the faucet. Small precaution however! Before you start, remember to condemn the drain so as not to drop screws and other small parts. As for the dismantling operation, the steps to be taken differ depending on the type of tap.
And in general, the screws that hold the mechanism in place are located under the blue and red pads. Peel off these corks very gently using a thin, sharp kitchen knife. Does the device have a cap? The cap will come off if you unscrew it. Use a dry cloth anyway and your hand won't slip. And it is only in case of resistance that you should use a wrench.
Using a screwdriver, release the fixing screw then gently remove the crosspiece(s). Take your adjustable wrench and unscrew the nut that holds the faucet head in place. Once you have the mechanism, remove the rubber washer seal. You will easily recognize it thanks to its black color.
There is no seal on the rod? Do not panic. Too worn, the latter has probably become embedded in the bottom of the valve seat. And in case you do not have a spare model on hand, buy the exact same reference in your DIY store. And in the meantime, soak the mechanism in white vinegar. Put the new seal, reassemble the assembly, without forgetting the pellets and here is your faucet as new.
