What should I do if the faucet is blocked or leaking?

In the home life, it is inevitable that some faucets will leak or break down. In this case we need to repaire the faucet. It is best to find professional maintenance personnel directly, but it is indispensable for a maintenance expense. Here is a summary of the faucet repair method for your reference.

When the faucet is blocked, it may be
1, the quality problem of the faucet: Please off the total valve, change a faucet.
2, scale blockage: Please remove the tap, pour some hydrochloric acid into it, rinse. If there is no hydrochloric acid, you can use white vinegar to soak the scale and continue to use it.
3, foreign body blockage: Please open the interface below the basin with a wrench, and reversal the faucet, then pour a bottle of water inside. If the water flowing out at the back end is not smooth, it proves that there is foreign matter in the faucet tube. If it is blocked at the pipeline, you can take the high-pressure water mode of the shower head with a shower. If the foreign matter is larger and more stubborn, you can use a hard wire to insert the faucet to clear it. If it is a faucet joint, it is usually called a faucet, and it is blocked at the position where it is in contact with the countertop. It is necessary to find a thin steel wire and make a hook at one end to slowly hook out the foreign matter. After the treatment, poured the water into the inverted faucet. This washing process can flush out the small debris that has just been smashed out to ensure that the debris is completely drained.

Tap is leaking,
1, when the faucet still effluent after the spool is closed
In this case, it may be the reason that the pressure cap is loose or the rubber ring at the bottom of the valve core is deformed. For the former, it is recommended to remove the handle and the decorative cover and re-tighten the pressure cap. In the latter case, it is recommended to take out the valve core. Check the condition of the apron and reinstall it.
2, when the water seeps from around the spool
If this phenomenon is likely to be loose or misaligned, it is recommended to remove the valve plug and reinstall it once.
3, when the water seeps from the middle of the spool
If you encounter the above phenomenon, it means that the spool is damaged. At this time, it is recommended to replace the spool.
4, when the bottom of the faucet leaks
This phenomenon may be caused by the O-ring of the inlet pipe not being installed or deformed. It is recommended to unscrew the hose to see if the O-ring is loose. If it is loose, reinstall it. If the O-ring is found to be deformed, it is recommended to replace the O-ring.
5,when the sealing tape is damaged
Tighten the faucet and then use a wrench to remove the faucet counterclockwise. Then use a threaded hole to wind the tape back six times in a clockwise manner. After making it, re-tighten the faucet and then open the switch. There will be no water leakage.
6, when the faucet takes over the joint leaking
Loosen the cap nut of the faucet and retighten it or replace it with a new u-ring.
7, when the bolt gap of the faucet seeps
Once the faucet seepage and dripping problems occur, they are related to the gasket. Remove the faucet to see if the gasket is detached or worn, and it can be repaired in time.