Most of us have probably experienced this, a leaky faucet in the middle of the night that totally screws up our sleep. Knowing that you have a leaky faucet will not only keep you awake because of the irritating sound, but will also trouble you, knowing that if this continues, your bathroom might be flooded in the morning.

In this article, I will provide you with a series of steps on how to fix a leaky faucet in your bathroom. This will be simplified that anybody can actually do it without the need for a plumber.
One basically has to inspect the worn out rubber washer or the O-ring. These two things, when worn out are the main reasons why faucets leak and require some attention.

First thing you need to do is determine the type of faucet, whether it’s a compression faucet which has hot and cold handles, or non-compression faucet which has only one lever or knob. The instructions below cover repairs for a non-compression faucet.

Step One: Shut off the water at the stop valve itself and not just turning off the cap. This should be located below your sink. Determine also if the leaking water is either hot or cold, that way you can easily determine which pipe is damaged.

Step Two: Remove the drain then remove the screw that is holding fastening the handle to the faucet. Some can be removed by a screwdriver or a simply prying it with force.

Step Three: Remove the nut and the stem. It would be easier if you use an adjustable wrench or a pair of pliers to lock the nut. Then carefully lift up the stem from the faucet. The packing nut, and the valve stem are all removed by turning them counter clockwise.

Step Four: Using your pliers, hold the stem assembly. Slowly remove the screw that is holding the washer in place. Remove the washer and take all these parts to your nearest hardware store to determine the cause of the leak and what parts need to be replaced. This is the only step wherein you will need the intervention of an expert.

Step Five: After buying all the replacement parts, let’s assume of course that you have bought a new washer. Place the washer against the base, flat side first then put the screw back in, holding the washer tight. You may want to add some lubricant around the threads as this will ensure easier removal in the future. Replace the packing nut and then the handle.

If your faucet continues to leak, then you might need to check some other parts of it like the valve, or you may wish to check the O-Ring. Whichever case it is, this might already need some plumber assistance as these things might be too complicated for a normal person. Nonetheless, the steps above will be your guide in how to fix a leaky faucet in your bathroom.

A wall mount bathroom faucet is perfect for bathrooms with tight spaces and small counters. Compared to not wall mount faucet, it is now very difficult to install a wall mount bathroom faucet, provided of course that you have the right tools for the job. Be careful though when mounting on tiles as they do break rather easily.

First off before you start, make sure to gather all materials needed for the job. Normally you would need your faucet of course, hot tap and cold tap for some temperature control, allen wrench or screwdriver as appropriate, a drill and some measuring devices.

Before you start, always make sure where your water supply lines run. If necessary, hire a plumber for this so that you will not make some unnecessary accidents. Since wall mount bathroom faucets tend to be higher than normal ones, you might need to raise it higher thereby making adjustments to the water line.

After you have finished all the plumbing, now is the time to determine the exact location of your new faucet. Make sure to correctly measure the height of your new faucet because once you make the drilling, and change your mind, it will be very hard to cover those extra holes. Leave adequate space between the top of the sink and the faucet, preferably about an inch or two. If this gets any bigger, you risk splashing some water out of the sink.

Now come the drilling. Before you start, verify that there are no pipes in the wall or tile that you are drilling. You new faucet should serve as a guide as to where your holes should be. I suggest you trace the holes of your faucet with a pencil, instead of measuring so that you will make less mistakes. Drill just about 2 to 3 inches into the wall for perfect traction.

Your new bathroom faucet should have some instructions for installing. Generally you would have to position the spout to the wall plate, followed by the washers before fastening it with a screw. Tighten it using your allen wrench or a simple screwdriver, whichever is required.
Now that you have your faucet assembled, you simply have to attach it to the wall and position it directly on the holes you’ve just drilled. You should have been provided with bolts for this task.

Finally once everything is in place, attach all the other items like the faucet handles and any other gadgets that came with your faucet. Most of this parts are just snap-ons which shouldn’t pose any problems.

Now I suggest you do some test runs first before you use the faucet extensively and check for leaks.

There you go, simple steps in attaching a wall mount bathroom faucet in your own bathroom without the need for a plumber.

Performing a bathroom faucet repair is pretty straightforward. You just need a few minutes and a Philips screwdriver and you can fix the leak without even the need for a plumber.

As with all things, faucets do become brittle and will eventually crack as time goes by. This along with constant usage will eventually cause leaks. Normally these leaks are just minor and average about a drop a minute. However, we don’t notice that if this continues, you are actually wasting a lot of water in the process. Some of us even tighten the head, thinking that it might stop the leak. Actually what this does is just increase the wear and tear and can even damage your faucet.

So let’s now go to the steps you will take to start your bathroom faucet repair.

1. Start by turning the water off. Not just turning the cap but you must shut off the valve itself. This is normally seen underneath your faucet.
2. Remove the faucet cap with your Philips screwdriver and then remove the handle from the fixture as well. Make sure not to handle this very carefully as not to scratch the surface. Also make sure you don’t force you screwdriver, otherwise you might end up with a loose thread and will require other tools.
3. Remove the nut from under the handle and unscrew the remaining rod and stem.
4. Clean out any debris from the cavity and make sure to replace it if it’s heavily corroded.
5. Remove the screw holding the washer in place and take out the washer.
6. Make sure to find a washer that matches your bathroom faucet’s model.
7. Finally once you have bought some new materials, insert the new washer, replace the screw and insert stem in the middle of all of them, turning it counter clockwise until it locks.
8. Once everything is in place, you may then reattach the handle and snap it into place.

The bathroom faucet repair should take care of the leak most of the time. Sometimes, your washer seat might be heavily damaged and will still cause your water to leak. When this happens, consider finding a new washer seat or just hire a professional plumber for some advanced cases.