How to fix the faucet in the bathroom if it flows: detection

Noticed that the faucet is leaking in the bathroom, and do not know what to do about it? Of course, you can call the plumber on the first ad and the problem will be solved. But the price of such a service will certainly be high, and therefore it is better to do everything yourself, the benefit of consumables and other accessories for repair can be found in most specialized shops.

Reasons for the timely repair of plumbing

Found what is leaking faucet in the bathroom, but there is no time and desire for repair work? In fact, it is not worthwhile to delay the repair of a faulty crane, no matter where it is installed.

We list the main reasons for eliminating a leak as quickly as possible:

• Dripping or flowing water spoils the appearance of the plumbing, since already after a couple of months of leaks, characteristic dark stains form on the surface of chrome-plated and simply painted parts.

Important: If you do not rush to repair within six months, it will be almost impossible to remove these leaks.

• Permanent leaks lead to even greater damage to the seals and individual parts of the valves. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that the delayed removal of the leak may require the complete replacement of an expensive crane.
• Even a slight barely noticeable leak, to eliminate which too lazy to spend time and effort, eventually turns into large bills to pay for water. Therefore, it is not worth the time to repair at least for reasons of economy.

So, we were convinced that timely repair of plumbing is necessary, it remains to determine the main causes of the breakdown and ways to eliminate them.

The main reasons and methods for their determination

Before deciding what to do if the mixer is leaking in the bathroom or in the kitchen, try to determine the cause of the malfunction.

There may be several reasons for water leakage:

• thinning of the gasket on the worm-type bolt;
• thinning of the sealing rings;
• worn gland;
• failure of an unrepairable crane box.

So, we have listed the main faults that need to be fixed.

Let's tell about how to define and how to eliminate this or that defect.

• Wear pads - This is the most common cause of mixer leaks. Determine this defect is easy.

If water is flowing from the spout with the valve completely closed, and when the faucet is open, a vibrating hum is heard along with the flow, then most likely it is a leaky gasket.

Important: Immediately, we note that the listed symptoms are characteristic of valves with a worm-type crankshaft.

• If the kitchen faucet flows at the base, This is most likely due to thinning of the O-rings. A symptom is less pronounced when the valve is open and more so when it is closed.

Problems of this kind are peculiar to devices, both with ceramic and worm crane-boxes. Rings from teflon or dense rubber are located in a place of an adjoining of a crane box to the mixer case. If the sealing material due to long-term contact with water has lost its former elasticity and is covered with microcracks, the mixer will leak from under the decorative “skirt” located immediately after the flywheel and the rod.

• Worn gland - similarly common malfunction, which is most often found on mixers with a worm-type core.

This situation is similar to the thinning of the sealing rings. Fortunately, glands for any type of valves can be purchased on the market or in specialized stores.

• If ceramic mixer boxes are installed in the mixer, in case of a leakage, you can try to correct the problem and then we will look at how to do this, but you will most likely have to completely change the core, since its price is low.

Independent troubleshooting

Instructions for replacing a worn gasket are simple, but once again, this method works only if the core is a worm-type.

• Shut off the water supply.
• With a slotted screwdriver, we shuffle the cap from the flywheel, unscrew the screw and remove the flywheel.
• Then manually unscrew and remove the "skirt" (if it is), and then get access to the crane box.
• Unscrew the core from the case with the key 17.

• A gasket is installed at the end of the core, which can be knocked over with a flat screwdriver or knife.
• According to the size of the old gasket, we select a new one and install it in its original place.
• We assemble the disassembled faucet in the reverse order, turn on the water supply and make sure that the problem is resolved.

Instructions for replacing the O-rings and the gland are just as easy as replacing the gasket.

We disassemble the tap and unscrew the core, as described earlier. On the case of the extracted core, you can see the sealing rings and the gland. Both are made of rubber or flexible Teflon.

If the seals do not have obvious tears and cracks, try to wipe the gum with a tissue swab dipped in alcohol. Next, put on the fat-free seals on the core and assemble the valve in the reverse order.

After that we try to supply water and see if the flow has disappeared or not. If the leak remains, the seals will have to be replaced. To do this, we take all the worn gum with us as an example and buy everything that is necessary in the store.

As a rule, after replacing the seals, the water stops flowing and the problems in the operation of the crane can be forgotten for several years to come.

Instructions for replacing a ceramic crane are also uncomplicated. It is enough to unscrew the old core and find a suitable replacement in the store.

The new core is screwed into the housing, after which the mixer is finally assembled. At this repair can be considered over.

Conclusion

Now that you know what to do if the faucet in the bathroom flows, you can begin troubleshooting home plumbing. There are questions that need clarification? You will find more useful information by watching the video in this article.