Ceramic Disk Faucet Repair

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Ceramic disk faucet repair.

Remove the neoprene seals and check them for debris damage or wear. If you can t find screws under the handle look under. Keep in mind that some cartridge bodies and ceramic disc bodies cylinders can look similar. The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom.

If your ceramic disk faucet is leaking contact the manufacturer about warranty coverage that might pay for professional faucet repair. Replace the handle and tighten the attaching screw. 2 loosen the setscrew with the hex wrench and remove the handle. Replacing this single part can save you from unnecessarily replacing your entire faucet.

Because internal ceramic plates move to control the water flow not exterior o rings and the unit must be replaced. Reassemble the faucet and check for leaks. This may be all that s required to fix the problem. Ceramic disk type 1 turn off the water at the valve under the sink and turn on the faucet until the water stops running.

If you have a two handled ceramic disk faucet the disk inside can often be the cause of the leak. How to fix a leaky faucet. If the seals are damaged replace them. These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers.

Pry off the cap located on the underside of the handle to reveal the allen screw which you should remove with an allen wrench. Wide spread faucets are common. Repairing different types of faucets. Repairing a ceramic disk faucet is surprisingly easy inexpensive and takes just fifteen minutes to an hour.

A leaky faucet isn t just frustrating it can lead to costly water damage. Be sure to drain. Place the disc cartridge back into the faucet body aligning the tabs on the cartridge with the notches in the faucet body. If the disc below the seal is dirty try cleaning it with an abrasive kitchen pad then rinse and replace it.