How to Repair An Old Shower Faucet

Old plumbing fixtures, such as shower faucets, were built of sturdy materials and can sometimes last longer than their newer counterparts. Repairing an old shower faucets involves dismantling the faucets so that you can take a look at the status of the areas inside. The main pieces to examine in an old shower faucets are the rubberized gasket and the packaging content. Both of these components are made out of rubberized or plastic that wears out over time.


Instructions


1. Convert off the drinking water for the old shower faucets you need to repair. Since this is an older shower, there probably will not be a separate drinking water cut-off for the shower, in which case you'll have to switch off the drinking water for your entire house. The main drinking water device is usually set up next to the water gauge. In a house, the gauge and device may be in your front or side yard, while in a apartment or condo, it is usually set up in a utility closet or alongside the building.


2. Position the edge of a flat-bladed screw driver underneath the faucets attach hats. These are usually disguised as the Hot and Cold labels on top of the handles. Pry off the hats. Eliminate the faucets screws with a Phillips screw driver. Take the manage straight off the faucets.


3. Eliminate the escutcheon from around the old faucets, if present. These decorative covers serve to conceal the inner areas of the tap. They may either unscrew counterclockwise or be held set up with a small attach on the underside. Eliminate the attach and pull the escutcheon off the faucets manage.


4. Eliminate the packaging nut from the top of the control. The packaging nut is the heptagonal nut closest to the manage. Unscrew this counterclockwise and accomplish the control.


5. Unscrew the faucets control by switching the bottommost heptagonal nut counterclockwise with your wrench. Take the control out of the tap.


6. Look into the device control carefully for cracks or chips. Substitute it, if necessary. Soak the faucets control in a cupful of vinegar for about 15 minutes. Sweep with the toothbrush to get rid of any calcium or silt buildup.


7. Convert the control over and examine the rubberized appliance at the bottom. Substitute the appliance if it is cracked or otherwise damaged. To restore, unscrew the maintaining attach holding the appliance set up and accomplish the control. Position a new rubberized appliance set up and protected with the maintaining attach.


8. Apply tube line substance to the discussions on the control. Smear it around with your finger to ensure that it is all worked into the discussions. Position the control into the socket. Stiffen with the wrench.


9. Take out the old packaging content from the space around the device control. The packaging content helps to keep water from seeping up through the central portion of the device control. Use a pair of needle-nose pliers or the blade of a screw driver to dig out the old packaging content. Slide the new packaging rings around the control, followed by the packaging nut. Stiffen with the wrench.


10. Substitute the escutcheon. Secure with the attach, if present. Slide the manage over the end of the device control. Position the tap attach and tighten. Press the attach cap cover back in place.


11. Eliminate the shower faucets go by switching it counterclockwise. Look into the go gasket and replace if worn. Sweep the discussions on the tap tube with steel wool to get rid of any old traces of caulk or tape. Apply tube line substance to the discussions on the faucets tube. Substitute the shower faucets and tighten.


12. Restore the drinking water by switch shower heads and examine the shower faucets for leaks. Stiffen any nuts if needed.