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San Antonio faucet repairs work on all brands and models faucets such as Kohler, Delta, Norweco, Whirlpool, Kohler, Oster and many more view the entire faucet repairs list we work on. If your faucet is leaking, faucet is frozen or you have any other issues with it, simply call our toll free number and we will take care of your faucet problem. We are available 24/7 for your San Antonio faucet repairs at:
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The information below is designed to provide how to increase the life of your kitchen or bathroom faucets and use them in the most efficient way, so that will save you money on future San Antonio faucet repairs. It is posted with the understanding that we are not offering advice that you do faucet repairs on your own. If expert assistance is required, the services of competent faucet repairs technicians are available 24/7 at our toll free phone number.
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Stopping a leaking faucet is basic and easy to do. The challenge, however, is first determining what type of faucet you have. After you know that and have the faucet replacement or material to stop the leak, there's not much to it.
Not only do you save water by stopping the faucet leak, but you also get a sense of satisfaction — some may even call it smugness. You did the faucet repair yourself and the next time you notice a leak, you'll be ready and able to fix it.
Before you begin to repair a faucet leak for any type of faucet, turn off the hot and cold water shut-off valves under the sink.
Replacing the valve seat
If the faucet still leaks after reassembling, the seat may be damaged. To replace a damaged valve seat, follow these steps:
1. Disassemble the faucet.
While the stem is out, look into the valve body and inspect the faucet seat. (Look for a brass insert inside the valve body that the rubber washer presses against to stop the flow of water.) If this seat is rough, it will tear up the new washer and the faucet valve will begin to leak again. A rough valve seat should be replaced. If the faucet doesn't have replace-able valve seats, the seat can be ground smooth with a valve seat grinder.
2. If the valve has a removable seat, remove it.
If the seat has a hexagonal or grooved opening in its center, remove the seat with a screwdriver or Allen wrench.
If the seat isn't removable (it will have a round hole) you have a really old faucet. You can grind it smooth with a seat-grinding tool, found in the plumbing department of hardware stores and home centers. The tool comes with instructions and is easy to use. It's also known as a faucet seat reamer the tool fits over the valve seat (where the washer usually rests) and grinds the seat with the tool. The idea is to reshape the damaged faucet seat to accept the new washer. Be careful when using this tool to keep it perfectly aligned or the seat will be dressed unevenly.
3. Take your old faucet to a well-stocked plumbing department or supplier, along with the faucet stem, to ensure you get the correct replacement. Faucet seats come in many sizes and with many different thread patterns — a perfect match is critical.
4. Replace the valve seat, being careful not to cross-thread the connection.
5. Replace the stem washer and packing as necessary.
Before you replace the stem, coat the washer and all moving parts —including the handle stem — with heatproof grease. This type of grease doesn't break down in hot water and keeps the stem and faucet working smoothly for a long time.
6. Reassemble the faucet in the reverse order that you removed it.
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