Ceramic Cylibdet Faucett Repair

These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers.

Ceramic cylibdet faucett repair. Cartridge identification and installation help. The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. Disassemble the faucet and take the old parts with you when you go shopping for replacement parts so you can get exactly what you need.

Ball type faucets have a knob directly above the spout that controls water flow and temperature depending upon the direction it s twisted. Wide spread faucets are common. If you re not quite sure we d recommend that you refer to the original documentation that came with your faucet or feel free to. Compression faucets have two knobs or levers one each for hot and cold.

Read this guide for repair information for ball type faucets. On most two handled faucets this can be done by unscrewing the bonnet under the lever. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. Because internal ceramic plates move to control the water flow not exterior o rings and the unit must be replaced.

This type of faucet uses a cylinder with small discs at the bottom that manages the water flow. Kohler faucets are designed for the homeowner to repair. Kits containing faucet repair parts are readily available at hardware stores and home centers. Turn off the water to your faucet and remove the handle fig.

Unscrew the mounting screw or retaining nut and eliminate the cylinder. The repair steps below are typical but always follow the manufacturer s instructions for your faucet. Each time you use one of our faucets two discs control water flow by gliding back and forth in an airtight seal that prevents leaking and ensures a super smooth operation. The most successful repair replace typically the whole cylinder.

Free the setscrew and take off the handle. We spent 3 for a set of seats and springs that fit both delta and peerless faucets. Push the faucet cartridge into the faucet aligning it with the notches. You ll need to repeat steps 1 and 2 in preparation for replacing the cylinder.

If the faucet still leaks after cleaning or replacing the seals one of the discs is probably damaged. If your moen faucet was manufactured after 2009 and you are looking at the 1225 cartridge it is possible that you may actually have a 1255 cartridge because cartridge styles can vary by the date of manufacture. Installing new valves in a two handle faucet is something almost anyone can do. Then tighten the large retaining nut with the wrench and replace the handles.