How Do You Remove A Stripped Faucet Seat?
Repairing a leak on your washer faucet may reveal a stripped faucet seat. The faucet seat is where the washer under the handle moves up and down to allow water flow. Most faucet leaks are due to a bad washer. The valve seat can corrode and strip when the washer does not fit snugly. You can remove the faucet seat and install a new seat to get your faucet working again without replacing the entire faucet. Step 1 Go under the sink and turn both water supply valves off to stop the water flow. Go to the faucet and open both faucet handles to allow any residual water to leave the system. Step 2 Insert the tip of a small flathead screwdriver in the groove between the decorative cap and the faucet handle. Twist the screwdriver handle and pop the decorative cap off the faucet handle. Step 3 Remove the screw in the center of the faucet handle with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Lift the faucet handle straight up and off of the faucet stem. Step 4 Turn the packing nut on the faucet stem countercloc
