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

Is your faucet handle difficult to turn?  Learn How to Fix a Hard to Turn Faucet Handle and skip calling the plumber!

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…

How to Fix a Hard to Turn Faucet Handle

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Why is My Faucet Handle So Hard to Turn?

There are a few different reasons your faucet handle may have become stiff and difficult to turn.  The most common reasons include…

• Mineral deposits that have accumulated on and around your handle
• Old age of your handle

What You’ll Need to Fix a Stiff Single Faucet Handle:

• 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.)
• Crescent Wrench or Phillips Screw Driver {depending on the design of the faucet}

How Do You Loosen a Stiff Faucet Handle?

1. Remove the faucet handles from faucet, and place in a bowl.
2. Pour straight vinegar into the bowl until the handles are completely submerged.  Allow the handles to soak overnight.
3. 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.
4. Remove faucet handles from vinegar, rinse with water, dry thoroughly, and re-install.  You’re done!  Wasn’t that so easy?

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