My Eljer bathroom sink faucet has two handles and a spout. Twice I've replaced the washer under the hot water handle. Both times the dripping stopped for a few days and then started dripping again. It stops when I tighten the handle but is dripping again a couple of hours later. I'm sure I am putting the correct washer in. When does the internal unit itself have to be replaced? Thanks for any advice.
Hot water faucet won't stop dripping
Feb 21, 2007
3 Replies
It could be that the seat the washer is sealing against is defective, has a burr, or mineral deposits. That will ruin the washer in short time.
I had a similar problem with my Crane faucet. I replaced washers, even cleaned and polished the seating surfaces. However, too much wear is too much wear. I ultimately had to replace the internals.
My internals cost $9 at Lowes and I made the replacement a joint project with my 7-year-old grandson. He did almost all the work (IOW, it's not a difficult project).
Remember that faucet internals come in Hot and Cold versions.
-Jason
Most likely the seat.........take a look here at this site. It will explain in detail of the fix. Read it carefully :-)
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Dean
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