how do you repair a leaky faucet in a bathtub?
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Like the other person said: it depends on the tub facet. I f you have a single-lever MOEN thne remove face plastic, then the screw & the handle & sleeve will come off, You will seea clip - that is you'll seea small protrusin @ 12:00 that has to be pulled up. Then you will be able to pull out -with lots of force sometimes req'd - the stem. best to WD-40 first. Actually, if it's a Moen, go to supply house & look at diagram to see what I'm talking about or go to moen.com. if it's standard faucet w/either 2 or 4 handles : remove screw, pull off handle. Large tub gear puller may be required ($5-6). Then remove stem using the appropriate socket (sold in a kit of 5 or 6 for about $8) for removing tub stems. Slide socket ( the smallest that fits snugly) & Place wrench on socket & turn counter clockwise but first spray WD-40. See if it's bad washer or need a new stem. price depends on unit. Just bought a gerber one for $7. Also, insert finger into hole in wall & feel if the seat is rough - If yes, need a new one. Ask store for that & tools req'd.
Other answers:
turn off the water to your house... and unscrew the thing where it cuts off the water... and you will probably need to replace that.
turn off the water to your house... and unscrew the thing where it cuts off the water... and you will probably need to replace that.
Depends what kind/type of faucet you have. If there are washers then change the washer. If it isn't a washer type faucet then you most likely will have to change the entire faucet. To do this you'll have to shut down the water pipe that goes to the bathroom that has the problem. Once this is done take off the old faucet and put the new one on. Be sure to purcahse the same type of faucet so you know it'll fit. Good Luck.
If this is a standard classical faucet, you have three options: 1) replace the washer in the stem 2) replace the stem assembly, and 3) replace the seat of the faucet. (The seat is where the washer rest upon to stop the flow). If it's one of those washerless new type of faucet, read the documentation or go online and search for documentation... google is good search engine! Good luck.