Repair your leaky bathroom sink faucet.
The bathroom sink is probably one of the most-used fixtures in your home. Wear and tear over a period of time can cause the bathroom sink faucet to leak. Faucet leaks are common and easy to repair. Usually, only new seat washers are needed to fix the problem. You don’t have to hire a plumber to install a new washer. You can repair the bathroom sink faucet yourself.
Instructions
1. Detach the cap and handle from the faucet. Pry the top cap off of the handle with a screwdriver; then unscrew the handle screws to remove it from the faucet. Use the adjustable wrench to unscrew the packing nut (secures the stem to the faucet). If the handle is too difficult to pull up with your hands, use the faucet handle puller.
2. Take your stem apart. Pull the stem unit out with the needle nose pliers. A rubber disk (the seat washer), below the stem, should be visible. Unscrew the brass screw that holds the seat washer in place to remove it.
3. File the stem before replacing your seat washer with the new one. File down any protruding edges on the stem into which the washer fits.
4. Place the old washer into the stem and screw the into place.
5. Reassemble the handle and cap. Insert your handle back into the faucet and secure it with the original screws. Place your decorative cap back on top of the handle piece.
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