How to Fix a Dripping Faucet the Right Way

Your faucet is turned on and off more than almost any appliance or fixture in your home and that use leads to eventual repairs. It’s inevitable, but there is certainly a right and wrong way to approach these situations.

What a Drip Means
A drip could mean a number of different things for your plumbing and your faucet. Most likely it is a problem within your faucet itself and repair is relatively cheap, but that doesn’t make it less important. Faucet leaks can cost you thousands of gallons of water per year and hundreds of extra dollars in water bills. The issue is likely a result of poor installation or normal wear and tear, but you need to get it dealt with immediately! Here are some things you can try before calling Empire Sewer & Water»

Materials

• ⅛ inch allen wrench
• Needle- nose pliers
• Tongue-and-groove pliers
• Screwdriver
• Replacement Parts (depending on make and model)

Step-by-Step

• Look under your sink and find the hot and cold water valves on the pipes leading toward the sink. Turn them off and then turn on the faucet to allow for drip.
• Take off the screw cover on the handle and use a screwdriver or allen wrench to remove the screw.
• You should see a cap with a rubber-like ring around it on the inside. Try adjusting the ring with a pair of needle-nose pliers if it looks loose or out of place.
• If that doesn’t work, it is most likely your faucet’s seats and springs that need repair. And we’re sorry, but that is a job best left to the pros at Empire Sewer & Water!

Here at Empire Sewer & Water,, we have been repairing faucets in the NYC area for over 25 years and no drip is too big or too small for us. A cheap repair can save you hundreds of dollars in the long run and one of our technicians is probably right around the corner as you read this.

Call 718-715-4763 or click around on our website to learn more about the plumbing services we offer!

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