Plumbing question

[Annie]

My faucet in the bath tub is dripping. I've determined that the valve stem needs replacing.

Like any good homeowner who has absolutely no clue what they are doing, I have watched a thousand YouTube videos and decided I can do this. My question is are there any sneaky problems I need to look out for? Is is REALLY as straightforward as looks in the videos?? Or am I living a pipedream and just need to call that handsome plumber who was out here last time I had a plumbing problem I couldn't fix??

I trust you guys to steer me in the right direction. God knows why! Lol

 

[Seadog]

It shouldn’t be difficult at all. I am not a plumber. Use to be a handy man and have done lots of plumbing. You should be able to do it. Maybe a Screw driver for the cover, Possibly an Allen wrench and the correct wrench is about all you need. Make sure to shut the water meter of and go to town. Most plumbers nowadays charge entirely too much. That work there would be Approximately an hours work.

 

[CHenry]

Needs a new O ring or seat. Simple fix. Be sure to cut off the water!

 

[Dave70968]

Very easy. C&D Faucet Parts is the place to go. Take it apart, take the stem with you, put it on the counter, and the owner will recognize it instantly and tell you everything you need to know.

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

Most appropriate!

Plumbing

Woody

 

[mightymouse]

Depends on the style of faucet. Single handle, two handle, three handle? Single handle faucets are always harder to fix.

 

[okie362]

All you need to know about plumbing:

• Supply lines are under pressure
• **** flows downhill
• Don't bite your fingernails after working on the sewer
• [Edit] Crack kills!

You are welcome

 

[Cowcatcher]

Just move to new house that doesn't have leaky faucets.

 

[MacFromOK]

If it's a cartridge type (washerless), replace the cartridge (and the spring/rubber cup if so equipped). Easy-peasy.

If it's a washer type, the seats may also need replacing if it's leaked for a long period. The seats screw into the faucet and usually have either a hex or square hole in the center to remove/replace them.

Luck.

 

[okietool]

Post a picture of the faucet that is the offender.