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Water intake valves leaky under sink
It appears that my water intakes are leaking under my kitchen sink. They appear to be leaking from the point where the water on/off valve is located. Is this a job that I should hire out or is it one I can fix myself? I've sweated pipes before and but I certainly don't want to get in over my head and then have to hire a plumber anyway. Is it possible that the plastic o-ring gasket washer thingys are just old and need replacing? If the on/off valve handle is stuck should I just replace the whole ting? Please advise and thanks.
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Water intakes are called supply valves, supply stops or angle stops.
It depends on what you have and how old they are. 1/4 turn ball valves are suggested replacements. Packing seals and stem washer can usually be had just taking the stem over to a "full service" hardware store. In my area, they will replace for free. You pay for parts. You can post a pic using "go advanced". |
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If the handle will not turn , yes it is best to just replace the valve.
If the leak is coming from around the valve stem (the shaft that the handle is on), grasp the valve with a pair of plyers, put a wrench on the nut around the stem and tighten slightly, only about 1/8 turn. If the leak is coming from the connection between the valve and the pipes, hold valve with plyers and tighten the nut around the pipe about 1/4 turn. |
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