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How to Fix a Hard to Turn Faucet Handle! {So EASY}

April 23, 2014 By Heidi 1 Comment

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Learn How to Fix a Hard to Turn Faucet Handle and skip calling the plumber!

How to Fix a Hard to Turn Faucet

Do you have a Hard-to-Turn Faucet that could use a little fixing?  This little trick comes straight from a Handyman, and works like a charm!

If you’re wondering How to Fix a Hard to Turn Faucet Handle so you don’t need to call the plumber, I’ve got some simple little tricks that should help it turn more smoothly!  Why pay for a new faucet if you don’t need one… right?

So before you do anything else, first try to fix your faucet fast and stiff handles using this simple tip…

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What You’ll Need:

  • Distilled White Vinegar
  • Medium to Large Bowl
  • Plumber’s Grease for Faucets and Valves (You can find Plumber’s Grease for about $2.00 at your local hardware or home improvement store, such as Home Depot.)

Instructions:

  • Remove the faucet handles from faucet, and place in a bowl.
  • Pour straight vinegar into the bowl until the handles are completely submerged.  Allow the handles to soak overnight.
  • In the morning, thoroughly lubricate the faucet valve with Plumber’s Grease.  For reference, the faucet valve is attached to the base of your faucet.
  • Remove faucet handles from vinegar, rinse with water, dry thoroughly, and re-install.  You’re done… easy-peasy!

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Comments

  1. Colbey says

    January 21, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    WD-40 is petroleum-based. I don’t think you’re supposed to use petroleum-based lubricants on plumbing. I don’t know why, but have read that it can make problems worse. Maybe not immediately, but in the long-term.
    You should use something like plumber’s grease to lubricate the faucet.
    (But soaking the parts in white vinegar is good!)

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