| Cannot sleep with the constant drip in the bathroom? | | | | screws are damaged then they too require |
| Tired of hearing the drip-drip noise from the shower | | | | replacement. If the stems are dirty, clean them. |
| faucet every night? Then here is how to change a | | | | - Now examine the washer. If the washer has white |
| shower faucet in just 5 steps ... | | | | vinegar or lime deposits then it requires cleaning and |
| It is not a very titanic task to change a shower | | | | replacement. Take them to a dealer who will give |
| faucet. But neither is it as simple as unscrewing the | | | | you an exact match in size as well as style. Now |
| old and putting in new. It does require some effort | | | | check the washer seat. If they are worn out then |
| and thinking on your part. Plus you also require some | | | | they too have to be replaced. If they have square or |
| correct tools like wrenches, screwdriver, handle | | | | hexagonal holes they can be changed. But if the seat |
| hammer, torch and goggles. | | | | has a round hole then you need to use a seat |
| There are basically two basic types of shower | | | | dressing tool. |
| faucets. One is the washer type and the other | | | | - Now insert the new parts. You can use Vaseline to |
| washer-less shower faucet. If the washer is worn | | | | ensure that it is sealed correctly. Spread a bit of |
| out or hardened then that may be the reason for | | | | petroleum jelly on the threads of the stem for |
| shower leaking. Or it may also be the rubber gasket | | | | lubrication. Now put all parts in the reverse order. |
| or the ring which needs to be replaced. Sometimes | | | | Switch on the water supply and take a shower test |
| washer seats may also be the cause of the problem. | | | | to see if you have replaced everything correctly. |
| - The first thing to do if a shower faucet is leaking is | | | | Sometimes the problem may be with the stem too. |
| to close the main supply of water. Then allow the | | | | In such a case you need to install a new packing. If it |
| water in the faucet to drain completely. | | | | is noisy shower faucet problem then the problem |
| - Next take off the faucet handle. For this you may | | | | may be due to loose seat washers. Then tighten the |
| have to turn the screw clockwise using screwdriver | | | | washer following the same steps as outlined above. |
| or knife. Next remove the handle. If it is stuck to the | | | | Poor design and construction may also be the reason |
| stem then you probably have to use a handle | | | | for noisiness. In such a case you will have to replace |
| hammer. | | | | it. |
| - Next separate the stem and check the condition of | | | | Thus with a little help you can fix the faucet yourself |
| the stem. If the threads are worn out then take | | | | within an hour and sleep peacefully without bothering |
| them to a retailer and get a new stem. If the brass | | | | about the drip. |