Q: How do I replace a cartridge faucet
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Replacing a cartridge faucetThe great thing about modern cartridge faucets is that drips and leaks can often be stopped by simply replacing the cartridge. This is much less challenging to the non-plumber than the old-fashioned stem type valves. Here's how it is done: - Turn off the water at the water-supply valve. You'll usually find these under the sink (or in the wall behind the shower assembly - often in a closet behind a removable panel). If you don't see these shutoffs, you'll have to shut off the main water supply.
- Open the faucets to drain your water lines before you begin to take the faucet apart.
- Remove the handle from the faucet. Since most handles are screwed on, you'll have to remove the screw, which may be hiding under a decorative cap. You should be able to lift or jiggle the handle off. Put the handle aside after you've gotten it off.
- Carefully pull the cartridge out of the fixture with pliers. (Some brands of faucets may have a lock ring or lock nut that holds the cartridge in place. You'll have to remove this with a screwdriver or pliers first. Otherwise, you won't be able to get the cartridge out.)
- Take the cartridge to your local hardware or plumbing supply store and buy a replacement.
- Install the new cartridge and reassemble the faucet.
- Turn the water back on and check for leaks.
Repairing a leaky cartridge faucetThe great thing about modern cartridge faucets is that drips and leaks can often be stopped by simply replacing the cartridge. This is much less challenging to the non-plumber than the old-fashioned stem type valves. The first step is to remove the old cartrige. Here's how it is done: - Turn off the water at the water-supply valve under the sink, behind an access panel or at the main shut-off in the basement (usually.) As with any faucet repair, you will have to open the faucets to let the water in the supply lines drain out.
- Take off the faucet handle. It is probably screwed on. You'll find the screw by popping off the decorative cap on the handle. Pull the handle off. If it doesn't cooperate immediately, swear at it. No, that's wrong. Work it back and forth and pull at it some more. If that doesn't work, try to pry it off (gently) using the shaft of the screwdriver. Whatever you do, be careful not to break the handle.
- Once you get the handle off, check around the cartridge to see if there is a lock nut or ring holding the cartridge in place. If there is, you'll need to take a pair of pliers and get it off. If there is not nut or ring, take the pliers and gently pull the cartridge from its hole.
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