Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    mraskew's Avatar
    mraskew Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Nov 16, 2008, 05:25 PM
    Faucet dripping
    What are some of the reasons faucets drip when its turned off?
    Fr_Chuck's Avatar
    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
    Expert
    		  
    #2

    Nov 16, 2008, 05:30 PM

    A bad washer if it is the type that uses them.
    afaroo's Avatar
    afaroo Posts: 4,006, Reputation: 251
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    Nov 16, 2008, 05:48 PM

    Like chuck says it can be a washer or a cartridge depends on the faucet, if you give us the brand and the model number of the faucet and tell us it is a kitchen, bath sink, single or 2 handle faucet, we will tell you what needs to be done, Thanks.

    John
    scottmorgan's Avatar
    scottmorgan Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Nov 16, 2008, 06:08 PM

    It could be a washer crackedstem or a bad seat depends on what you got
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
    		  
    #5

    Nov 16, 2008, 07:20 PM

    Pretty much all of the above or it could also be a scratch inside the valve body from when you changed or installed a new cartridge. Are you asking this because you did a repair and now it drips?
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Dripping Tub Faucet [ 1 Answers ]

ballengerb1 Not sure if I am replying right but the cam which went into the sleeve insert was greased when I purchased it and then was inserted into the cartridge, which was not greased. Would this make a difference? Is there anything to do if the valve body has nicks or scratches? Thanks for...

Dripping Tub Faucet [ 3 Answers ]

My bathtub faucet was dripping so I changed out the cartridge. It still continues to drip. I did notice that when I turned off the cold water completely it still dripped the same amount. Does anyone have any possible solutions?

Dripping faucet [ 1 Answers ]

I have a Delta two handel faucet in the bathroom. My first problem is I can't get the hot water shut off to turn. The post the handle is on is plastic so I'm afraid to turn too hard and break it. Is there a lubricant that will help loosen it? There is a tiny bit of play in the knob. And...

Dripping faucet [ 1 Answers ]

I have a one knob delta faucet in my bathtub, and it is dripping from the spout. I would like to know how to fix this problem step-by-step. My brother told me that I need to first turn off the main water line that leads to the house. But I do not know where it is located. Please, if someone can...

Dripping Faucet [ 1 Answers ]

I have a 2 handle Sterling bathtub faucet dripping. How do the stems remove to repace o rings and washer?

View more questions Search