Leaky Bathtub Faucet Help

After years of use, a bathtub faucet can develop a leak, but you can fix your leaky bathtub faucet in a few simple steps:

 

• Turn off the water and then remove the screw in the handle of the faucet.
• Pry off the faucet handle. If it is frozen in place, spray lubricant on it and work it loose.
• Unscrew the valve from the housing.
• Remove the screw at the end of the valve and take out the washer.
• Replace the old washer with the new one and tighten the screw.
• Wrap the housing thread on the outside of the valve with Teflon tape to prevent it from leaking at the handle.
• Screw the valve back in the housing.
• Replace the handle back in its place.
• Start the water and check for leaks.