f you are going to attempt to repair your own Glacier Bay faucets, you will want to make sure you have all the information you can find on the style of faucet you will be working on.
There are many types of faucets on the market, but they all will fall into one of two category's.
You will either have a washer type or a washer-less type faucet.
On the washer type faucets the most common leak occurs when the washer becomes worn or splits and this usually happens to the hot side first.
On the washer-less type faucet you can have internal failure due to mineral build-up in the cartridge.
Once you know which type faucet you have you can follow these simple steps to repair your faucet.
Washer-less Faucets:
Now with your new found knowledge you can fix all your Glacier Bay Faucets and maybe even your friends too.
There are many types of faucets on the market, but they all will fall into one of two category's.
You will either have a washer type or a washer-less type faucet.
On the washer type faucets the most common leak occurs when the washer becomes worn or splits and this usually happens to the hot side first.
On the washer-less type faucet you can have internal failure due to mineral build-up in the cartridge.
Once you know which type faucet you have you can follow these simple steps to repair your faucet.
Washer-less Faucets:
- Turn off the water and remove any pressure build-up by releasing the water.
- If you are lucky enough to have the install papers this next step will be easy, but if not just make a crude diagram as you remove the parts, to aid you when putting the faucet back together.
- Should there be any build-up of minerals you will need to soak the parts in a solution of vinegar or if the build-up is great you will do better by buying a solution that is specific for this task.
( note: While your parts are soaking, take this time to remove any calking from the sink and face plate of the faucet.
) - Now that your parts are free of build-up you need to remove the retaining nut that is holding the cartridge in place.
You can now remove the cartridge with a simple tug, using pliers if necessary. - Replace with a new cartridge and follow your diagram to assemble your faucet for use.
- Turn off the water and remove any pressure build-up by releasing the water.
- Because these are constant moving parts you usually will not have that much build-up, but if u see any that appears to impede the movement of the faucet parts it would be a good idea to soak them.
- Now remove the retaining nut for the hot and cold valves and this will release the valve stems allowing you to pull them out.
( note: The hot side is the one that will leak first most of the time, but you should change both washers at the same time.
) - Remove the screw holding the washer in place and use your old washer to find a perfect match for the new ones.
- Replace the washers and hand tighten the holding screw Use a commercial grade silicon lubricant to lube the moving parts and washers.
- If your faucet valve stems have o-ring, you can use a toothpick or something similar to slide under and remove.
Then replace them with new ones and apply lubricant. - Follow your guide to assemble the repaired faucet.
Now with your new found knowledge you can fix all your Glacier Bay Faucets and maybe even your friends too.
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