How Do You Fix A Whistling Kitchen Faucet?
Water faucets need maintenance from time to time, just like anything else in the house. One thing to replace that will eliminate most faucet problems is a washer or rubber seal. They can be the cause of leaky faucets, running faucets, or whistling faucets. A number of things can cause whistling faucets, but before you call a professional, check the rubber washer or seal and the aerator. For anything else, contact a professional. Repairing a Whistling Faucet Step 1 Shut off the main water supply. Turn the handle in line with the water pipe. This handle can be closed by turning it with your hand. Turn the handles on the faucet in the kitchten to turn on the water. This releases pressure in the water lines. Step 2 Replace the washer in the faucet handle assembly. To do this, remove the cap; you may have a snap-on cap or a decorative round piece. Do this by prying it up with a flat-head screwdriver cap or by unscrewing it. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that sits below the