Fix Bathroom Faucet Handle

Alternatively look under your sink for a small valve.

Fix bathroom faucet handle.

The handle in my bathroom was really shaky so i figured out how to fix it and decided to film i. Setscrews usually require a hex or allen wrench. Each faucet handle hot and cold has its own cartridge a valve that turns with the handle to control the flow of water into the faucet spout. You ll see a screw on the top of both faucet handles right beneath the cap you just removed.

Remove the screws that hold the faucet handles on to the faucet base. If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge. Over time corrosion can virtually weld the handle to the stem. If you have a loose valve handle on a shower bathroom or kitchen faucet tighten the screw that holds the handle in place.

In this video i show you how to fix a loose faucet handle. With others you ll find a setscrew near the base of the handle. Place the tip of a screwdriver into the slots in the screw and turn counterclockwise to loosen the screws. 15 to 80 most bathroom faucets that have two handles are cartridge style faucets.

Move the faucet handle to the on position to relieve any remaining pressure and release any water in the line. Press the off switch on your water main box to turn off the water. Removing the faucet handle is the toughest part of the job. This will stop water from gushing out of your faucet when you unscrew it later.

Turn off the main water supply. Close the drain and place a towel in the sink to protect the surface and catch any dropped parts. Shut off the water supply to the faucet and open the valves to drain excess water from the system. In most cases these are philips head screws.

Cartridges can become broken overtime caused by everyday wear and tear or a defective cartridge can cause low water pressure and leaks.