My wife has ordered new kitchen counters, sink and faucet which forces me to face a problem that I've been avoiding for several years. The old sink/faucet will have to be removed for at least one day while the new counters/sink are installed. Problem: Both hot/cold supply faucets are frozen in the "on" position. I've avoided dealing with this for some time as any "under the sink" repairs to date have been short term and we can tolerate shutting off the main water valve that long. Question: Can these supply faucets be rebuilt? Both are sweated onto the primary water lines and I don't want to lay under the sink with a torch. I believe that I can get the valve/packing gland out. The handles are removable and marked Fluidyne, Made in USA. If I get the valves out, can they be rebuilt with readily available washers/o-rings? Thanks.

Shut the water off to the house and unscrew the bonnet packing nut, (see image) If the stems are frozen place a pair of pliers on the handle for leverage and begin to apply pressure counterclockwise. They should back out with a little help from you. Good luck, Tom

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Do you think that repair parts are readily available?

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Sure. Simply purchase a new aqngle stop and use the parts out of that. Good luck, Tom