HOW TO FIX A LEAKY COMPRESSION FAUCET Leaky faucets are usually easy to fix. Below you will find the steps and tips to find the problem and fix it. 1. Remove each handle. Pry off the decorative cap if necessary (usually reading “Hot” or “Cold”), unscrew, and remove the handle. 2. Use a wrench to remove the nut. Underneath, you will find the stem, which sits on top of the O-ring, which sits on top of a seat washer. The seat washer is usually made of rubber, which can get worn out aﬅer a while. 3. Pull out the stem. This will expose the O-ring, which will be thinner, and seat washer, which will be thicker. If the handles are leaky (as opposed to the faucet), replace the O-ring. Take the old one to the hardware store and use it to find a replacement. 4. Remove the seat washer. This will be held in place with an upside-down brass screw. 5. Replace the seat washer. Since these washers vary in size, you might need to bring the old one in with you to a parts store to find an exact match. Coat the replacement in plumber’s grease before installing it. 6. Reassemble each handle. Any minor leaks should now be fixed. COMPRESSION FAUCET WHY PAY A PLUMBER WHEN YOU CAN FIX A LEAKY FAUCET YOURSELF? • 1/8-inch Allen wrench • Needle-nose pliers • Tongue-and-groove pliers • Screwdriver • Replacement parts Call us Today (713) 597-5594 www.missionac.com TACLB00051004E M-41760 Align the pieces & take a photo When removing the faucet pieces, align them in order of how you take them out. Then take a picture of the pieces for later reference. Use a Faucet Kit Instead of only changing the damage piece, we highly recommend to buy a faucet kit and replace everything. Per example, if you are replacing a worn-out washer from a compression faucet, most likely, the 2nd washer may start having issues soon. Cover the drain Small pieces can fall inside the drain. To prevent this, cover the drain hole with a towel. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TIPS Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation PO Box 12157, Austin TX 78711, 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599 Robert Koster M-41760 is licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, P.O. Box 4200, Austin, TX 78765 (800) 845-6584 Handle Cap / Screw Retaining Nut Spindle O-Ring Stem washer Stem screw Valve seat

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HOW TO FIX A LEAKYCOMPRESSION FAUCET

Leaky faucets are usually easy to �x. Below you will �nd the steps andtips to �nd the problem and �x it.

1. Remove each handle. Pry off the decorative cap if necessary (usually reading “Hot” or “Cold”),

unscrew, and remove the handle.

2. Use a wrench to remove the nut. Underneath, you will find the stem, which sits on top of the O-ring,

which sits on top of a seat washer. The seat washer is usually made of rubber, which can get worn out

a�er a while.

3. Pull out the stem. This will expose the O-ring, which will be thinner, and seat washer, which will be

thicker. If the handles are leaky (as opposed to the faucet), replace the O-ring. Take the old one to the

hardware store and use it to find a replacement.

4. Remove the seat washer. This will be held in place with an upside-down brass screw.

5. Replace the seat washer. Since these washers vary in size, you might need to bring the old one in with

you to a parts store to find an exact match. Coat the replacement in plumber’s grease before installing it.

6. Reassemble each handle. Any minor leaks should now be fixed.

COMPRESSION FAUCET

WHY PAY A PLUMBER WHEN YOU CANFIX A LEAKY FAUCET YOURSELF?

• 1/8-inch Allen wrench• Needle-nose pliers• Tongue-and-groove pliers

• Screwdriver• Replacement parts

Call us Today(713) 597-5594

www.missionac.com

TACLB00051004E M-41760

Align the pieces & take a photoWhen removing the faucet pieces, align them in order of how you takethem out. Then take a picture of the pieces for later reference.

Use a Faucet KitInstead of only changing the damage piece, we highly recommend to buy a faucet kit and replaceeverything. Per example, if you are replacing a worn-out washer from a compression faucet,most likely, the 2nd washer may start having issues soon.

Cover the drainSmall pieces can fall inside the drain. To prevent this, cover the drain holewith a towel.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

TIPS

Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation PO Box 12157, Austin TX 78711, 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599 Robert Koster M-41760 is licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, P.O. Box 4200, Austin, TX 78765 (800) 845-6584

Handle

Cap / Screw

Retaining Nut

Spindle

O-RingStem washerStem screwValve seat