How to Replace the seats and washers on your Compression faucet

Replacing your compression cartridge may seem like a very difficult undertaking, our goal is to give you provide with easy to follow step by step instructions.

Most compression faucets work by pressing down a rubber washer to form a seal against a metal ring, generally referred to as seat, in some cases you only need to replace the rubber washer at the bottom of the cartridge and the seat, most of the steps are the same, and you can always decide upon inspection of the cartridge.
First shut off the water supply valves to the faucet, turn faucet on to release water left in faucet water lines.
Remove cap by inserting any thin flat object and gently pushing up. 

 

 This will expose the screw securing the handle.

Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew and remove handle

Using a crescent wrench, smooth jaw channel locks

 





 

or a socket, unscrew cartridge

Coat threads with pipe dope (such as rectorseal #5) prior to replacing seats, this will prevent leaks.

 

 Reverse Above steps to install cartridge and assemble handle, as a last step, remove aerator and let water run fur a full minute, this will clear any debris present in the line, reinstall aerator and you are ready to enjoy your faucet for many more years.

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