Repair your American Standard faucet if needed.
American Standard has been producing faucets and other fixtures in the United States for more than 60 years. Their faucets come in a variety of styles, colors and shapes to fit in with just about any bathroom decor. Although various American Standard faucets may look different, they all work in the same manner. A handle attached to the valve stem raises or lowers a rubber washer, which allows water to flow through the faucet. Occasionally these valve stems or rubber washers fail, requiring you to repair your American Standard bathroom faucet. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Turn off the water for the sink where you will be repairing the American Standard faucet. Look underneath the sink for two round or oval water shut-off knobs, one each for hot and cold water. Rotate the knobs clockwise to turn off the water. Run the hot and cold water to empty out the taps.
2. Use the edge of a flat-bladed screwdriver to pop off the handle screw cap cover. These are usually disguised as the "H" or "C" labels on the faucets. Remove the faucet handle screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the faucet handle straight up to remove.
3. Remove the packing nut with the adjustable wrench. This is the first hexagonal nut located on the valve stem.
4. Remove the valve stem by turning the second hexagonal nut located at the base. This will turn the stem itself. Remove the stem from the faucet socket.
5. Examine the valve stem. Clean off any lime buildup or deposits with a wire brush. If the stem is cracked or otherwise broken, it will need to be replaced.
6. Turn the valve stem over. Examine the rubber washer at the bottom. This will also have to be replaced if it is torn or in need of repair. Remove the washer by unscrewing the retention screw at the bottom. Pull out the washer. Replace with a new one. Secure with the retention screw. Apply a few drops of silicone grease to the face of the washer.
7. Apply pipe thread compound to the threads on the valve stem. Insert into the socket and tighten with the wrench.
8. Replace the packing nut and tighten with the wrench. Slip the faucet handle over the stem end. Insert the faucet screw and tighten with the screwdriver. Press the screw cap back into place.
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