Q–After changing a number of hot-water faucet washers in our house, we noticed that when we turn on these faucets to a full flow the stream gradually lessens to a small trickle. What can cause this? A ...
Modern bath and kitchen faucets are generally well engineered and can easily last a decade or more depending on what type you have and factors such as how hard your water is. Many people choose to ...
Once upon a time, not so many years ago, it was easy for any amateur to repair leaking faucets. The job could be done with a screwdriver and a wrench. All you needed to do was replace an inexpensive ...
Despite their name, "washerless" faucets do have some washers in them. There are several common types: ball faucets (like those made by Delta), cartridge faucets (like those made by Moen), and ceramic ...
If you’re lucky, you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle. Don’t crank it hard, though. If snugging it up doesn’t solve the problem, turn off the water and remove ...
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You may or may not know that not only am I a home builder, but I’ve also been a master plumber since age 29. I was drawn to the plumbing craft because of its fascinating three-dimensional nature. Your ...