Probably the most common problem in the house where plumbing services are called the most often is the faucet.
However, instead of paying a lot for the work, why not do it yourself? You will be surprised at how easy and cost-effective it is.
The first thing you have to remember is that no matter what model of faucet you are working on, these work in the same way.
So, once you understand the inner working of one faucet, you will be able to work on another easily.
Before disassembling the faucet, prepare your workspace.
Put plenty of rags on the floor to wipe spilled water.
Also, layout everything you need on the floor or the table, so you won't have to look around for a piece.
Turn off the mains before starting to work.
Begin by removing the faucet.
Older types of faucets require you to unscrew them from the pipe with a wrench, while newer models can be easily removed by hand.
Be careful when detaching the faucet head though, as you might damage it and the wall fixture.
Once you have taken the faucet off, disassemble it.
It would be a good idea for your to lay the pieces in the order at with they fit into the faucet, so that you won't be confused later on.
Inspect each piece to see which is broken and needs replacing.
Sometimes it is only a small piece, such as a washer, you have to replace.
It would be a good idea if you keep spares on your tool box, so that you don't have to run off and buy at the hardware.
Once the part is replaced, reassemble the pieces and replace the faucet back to the pipe.
In some instances, you might have to replace the whole faucet head.
When purchasing a replacement, make sure that you get the same type so that you can be familiar with it much faster.
You might also be wondering whether or not to get a metal or plastic replacement.
Plastic faucets are relatively less expensive than metal ones, but these tend to break easier.
If the faucet is not commonly used around the house, you can go with plastic to save money.
Once you have replaced the faucet, turn the mains on to check that it is working properly and there are no leaks.
You might also want to have it checked by a professional to be sure that you have done right.
However, instead of paying a lot for the work, why not do it yourself? You will be surprised at how easy and cost-effective it is.
The first thing you have to remember is that no matter what model of faucet you are working on, these work in the same way.
So, once you understand the inner working of one faucet, you will be able to work on another easily.
Before disassembling the faucet, prepare your workspace.
Put plenty of rags on the floor to wipe spilled water.
Also, layout everything you need on the floor or the table, so you won't have to look around for a piece.
Turn off the mains before starting to work.
Begin by removing the faucet.
Older types of faucets require you to unscrew them from the pipe with a wrench, while newer models can be easily removed by hand.
Be careful when detaching the faucet head though, as you might damage it and the wall fixture.
Once you have taken the faucet off, disassemble it.
It would be a good idea for your to lay the pieces in the order at with they fit into the faucet, so that you won't be confused later on.
Inspect each piece to see which is broken and needs replacing.
Sometimes it is only a small piece, such as a washer, you have to replace.
It would be a good idea if you keep spares on your tool box, so that you don't have to run off and buy at the hardware.
Once the part is replaced, reassemble the pieces and replace the faucet back to the pipe.
In some instances, you might have to replace the whole faucet head.
When purchasing a replacement, make sure that you get the same type so that you can be familiar with it much faster.
You might also be wondering whether or not to get a metal or plastic replacement.
Plastic faucets are relatively less expensive than metal ones, but these tend to break easier.
If the faucet is not commonly used around the house, you can go with plastic to save money.
Once you have replaced the faucet, turn the mains on to check that it is working properly and there are no leaks.
You might also want to have it checked by a professional to be sure that you have done right.
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