I'm having a problem with my 35154678 year old bathroom faucet.Leaking has always been a slight problem but I've always somehow been able to get it to stop if I close the faucet REALLY tightly. However, today I tried to turn the faucet shut, and the thing just popped and doesn't stop turning! It goes around and around from weak water flow to strong water flow, without the usual "resistance" before the water finally stops. So basically, I can't shut off the water flow by using the usual faucets and I have to use the main faucets underneath the sink.Gee, I sure hope I'm making sense.I guess it is time for a replacement, but can anyone tell me what might have broken to cause this? Will repairing this be as easy as simply replacing the O-rings, or do I need a plumber?
sometimes it is better to buy a new faucet, there are not to expensive and easy to install , because like you say the one you have is to old and soon or later you will have to replace something ales if you buy a new one you will probable pay around $ 2o.00 dollars but you r not going to have any more problems any more for long time ,i hope this helps you.
First: The dripping is probably caused by bad stem washers and/or bad seats in the faucet. second: You probaly stripped the faucet handle and/or broke the plastic stop inside the handle...! Replace the faucet... its cheaper than repairing..!!
It's best to just replace old faucets. Modern technology offers far superior valving than what you have. Call a plumber. Most plumbers will give you low cost or free estimate to repair or replace it and have enough experience to recommend what is best. Older faucets sometimes can be very difficult to replace, best to save your knunckles and let a pro take care of it. Avoid cheap faucets, ones that are made in Mexico or China. Expect to pay at least $ 100 for a good faucet. Good luck.
More than likely the stop that on the stem has broken,common prob when faucet is tightened to much. You can take one out by removing the handle (usally held on by a screw somewhere,but beware you can strip out this screw pretty easy).When you get the handle off, it will usally take a pair of pliers to extract the stem(look for a big nut),after you loosen this or take it off,the stemm should pull out (again this may not be very easy,depending on the age).Take it to a hardware store and match it up. If the faucet is very old,I would probaly replace it,you can pick up a good faucet for 75.00 most places,if you do this invest in a basin wrench,it will save you hours of fun under a sink!
