Fixing a Leaking Kitchen Faucet (and How a Home Warranty Provider Can Help)

Posted by David Wickham on May 7th, 2018

Home warranty plans can be extremely helpful for homeowners. The best home warranty providers give people access to highly qualified service contractors who can help maintain and repair important appliances and systems around the house.

However, it is not always necessary to submit a service request (not to mention pay the trade service call fee) to fix stuff around your home. For instance, here are some steps that a homeowner can take on their own if their kitchen faucet starts leaking:

Steps of Fixing a Leaking Kitchen Faucet

The idea of fixing a leaky faucet might scare some people. After all, there are different types of faucets, each of which has its own specific parts.

However, any single-lever kitchen faucet is fairly easy to fix. You will need some basic tools like some screwdrivers, a set of small Allen wrenches and a pair of pliers. You will also need to do some careful planning to ensure that you reassemble your faucet precisely.

Here are some fundamental steps for repairing any single-lever kitchen faucet:

• Start by examining the faucet to find the exact source of the leak.

• Shut off the faucet’s water supply. If the faucet has shutoff valves, they will probably be under the kitchen sink. If not, close the main water valve to your house.

• After you have turned the water off, open the faucet to let out any water pressure. Also, cover the drain holes to make sure that you do not lose any little parts by accident.

• As you take your faucet apart, take note of the order in which the parts go together. You might take pictures or video of your work just to make sure you get it right.

• Check the inside of your faucet’s valve after you have taken it apart. If you find pieces of a worn-out washer or gasket (a common cause of leaky faucets), remove them. Clean out any mineral deposits too—you can soak them in vinegar to loosen them up a little.

If you have a faucet from a major brand, you might be able to find a repair kit at a hardware store. If you cannot find one, you may need to order individual replacement parts. And of course, a home warranty provider can help out if homeowners want to avoid these hassles altogether.

The Home Service Club helps clients keep their homes in good working order. The company’s home warranty plans cover systems and appliances like faucets, plumbing systems, refrigerators and dishwashers.

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