A faucet that is leaking can be the source of nightmares. The sound of water dripping can cause insomnia, not forgetting the cost of water and significant waste of water resources.
Fixing a leaky tap, or even replacing it, is not just saving the cost of water and helps reduce the impact on the environment and cut down on unnecessary expenses. Therefore, fixing a leaky faucet isn’t something you should ignore.
The Basic Principle Behind the Faucet
Compression seals get used in most traditional faucets. The threaded rod can move up or down depending on whether the valve is closed or open. The stem gets finished with the seal. Modern faucets use a system using two ceramic discs.
Repair a Leaky Faucet Ahead of an Expert Plumber Arrives
You must repair a leak in your house quickly, whether you’re an experienced handyman or an inexperienced one. If you aren’t at ease, don’t hesitate to contact the local Plumbing Services.
While you wait for this intervention, it is necessary to stop the leak temporarily:
- Begin with cutting off your primary water supply.
- Find out the source of the leak. If the leak is in the pipe, fix it temporarily using thread sealing tape. You can use an adjuster to tighten the male fitting if it is an interconnection with two pipelines. Then use another wrench to make the fitting female tighter. If the leak continues, you can replace the seal.
- Switch on the faucet in the water circuit, allowing it to eliminate it.
- Clean and dry the section of pipe to be repaired.
- Install the leakproof strip into the water and follow instructions in the directions for use (rapidly apply the tape over the crack causing the leak). Let it dry before turning the water circuit back on. You should not be able to get water to flow in the area where you repaired. However, contact a professional from Ottawa Plumbing Services to ensure that you do not need to replace that section of pipe.
Replace the Faucet You Have Been Using for a While
The replacement of a faucet that is damaged is a highly delicate task, but here are some guidelines to make the job easier:
- Switch off the water supply, and then vent these circuits by opening the cold and hot water faucet.
- With a bucket and mop, if water becomes stagnant within the circuit. You can disconnect your water source pipes with adjustable wrenches. Make sure you remove any joints that get worn from the old lines.
- Then, loosen the stem of the faucet underneath the sink using the help of a Phillips screwdriver and then the locknuts. Uninstall the tap from the previous location.
- Connect the water supply hoses, then place the gasket and rods with threads that fix the hoses underneath the faucet.
- Install the faucet onto the gasket, sink, and stabilizer plate.
- Install the water connections as well as adjust the drain rod.
- Switch your water on, then try out your new faucet.
If your faucet is constantly malfunctioning, don’t hesitate to contact a plumber if you’re uncomfortable with this kind of repair. You also call Ottawa Plumbing Services at (613) 317-1682 or email us at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com.
