Dripping faucet is a problem that we all are more or less familiar with. This is one of the annoying problems that can destroy your nerves and damage your home. In this article, while introducing the causes of water faucet dripping, we also try to introduce the ways to solve this problem. It is better to note that there are various reasons for the faucet dripping.
The faucet is a device that consists of several parts. These different parts are connected to each other by means of screw connections and washers. When a faucet leaks, one of these parts is often connected improperly. To solve the problem, it is necessary to diagnose the water valve first. By doing this, you will know which part of the faucet is leaking. Further, by eliminating the causes of water dripping with appropriate tools and equipment, the problem is solved and water is no longer wasted.
💢 Some reasons for faucet dripping 💢
♦️ Connecting the faucet to the water pipe ♦️
This section refers to the first place where the faucet is connected to the home's water piping. Faucets are usually connected to piping using two nuts. When one of these two nuts is not installed well or a suitable gasket is not used for it during installation, it may leak. This is one of the reasons why the water faucet drips, it often puts moisture on the wall and you can notice it without having anything to do with the faucet. Another reason that may cause this type of faucet dripping is the lack of a faucet. When installing the faucet to the plumbing, it is necessary to install the faucets vertically to the pipes. If one of the valves is installed obliquely, the plumbing connections are at risk and the possibility of water dripping increases. To prevent this problem, it is better to follow the instructions of the device when installing the faucet to the piping and install the washers and nuts correctly. If your faucet is leaking from the connection to the piping It does, in the first step while closing the water flap, open it and check its connection. If needed, you can use new nuts or washers. If the problem has arisen due to the nut and gasket and the water valve head connection, you can fix it in this way and solve the problem.
One of the reasons for faucet dripping can be related to the lever handle of the faucet. To solve this problem, it is necessary to check the cartridge nut to make sure it is firmly installed. If the nut is tight and the faucet still leaks, the problem is most likely the cartridge itself. When the cartridge is under too much pressure, it may crack or fail. This causes water to drip from under the lever handle. In this way, you can get rid of this problem by replacing the cartridge.
Another reason for the dripping faucet can be the inconsistency of the bottom of the cartridge with its location in the faucet. This problem occurs in poor-quality water faucets, or in samples whose bottoms have not been well machined. To solve this problem, the cartridge must be replaced and a compatible cartridge must be used. Finally, if the problem is with the faucet and its end is not well machined, replacing the cartridge may not stop the water dripping. In these cases, there is no other way but to completely replace the faucet.
♦️ The place where the faucet is connected to the dishwasher or sink ♦️
O-rings and special nuts are used to install the faucet to the dishwasher. If the o-ring is not placed correctly or the nut is installed well, it can be considered as one of the reasons for the water faucet dripping. To solve this problem, check the faucet connection to the sink or sink. If the leak is from this area, it is better to check to see if the o-ring is correctly placed in it. If the problem is due to the o-ring, you can easily fix the water dripping by replacing it. To do this, completely open the faucet from the sink or dishwasher and reinstall it using the appropriate washers and nuts. In some cases, it is also possible that the reason for the water drop is the hole in the sink or washstand. This problem may occur due to bad installation or misalignment of parts. If there is no way to solve this problem by using washers and nuts, it becomes necessary to replace the sink or vanity. However, in most cases, this problem is solved by replacing the o-ring. Two modes of shower and tub are designed. To change these two modes, a valve is used in the shower faucets, which often works with water pressure. If this valve is not installed correctly, or if its O-rings are not well installed and secured, the problem of water dripping from under it will appear. To solve this problem, you can open the valve and install it again using healthy o-rings.
But if the problem is not from the o-ring or incorrect installation, it is most likely due to the poor machining of the valve and the low quality of the valve or seat. It's placement. In these cases, the complete replacement of the shower faucet is the only solution to solve the problem of dripping faucet.
♦️ Water dripping from the drain head ♦️
Another reason for water faucet dripping can be water coming out from the connection point of the faucet to the water outlet pipe in the sink and sink, or the place where the hose is installed. To the faucet in the toilet. This problem can be due to not placing the right gasket or its proper sealing. To solve this problem, you can open the joint and replace its gasket. If all connections are installed with appropriate gaskets and seals and there is still a problem of water dripping, the problem may be due to holes in the inner walls of the faucet. If the problem is one of these things, it is not possible to repair them. In this way, in case of water leakage due to a hole or internal defect in the valve, there is no other option but to replace the valve.