Home Impressions Washerless Cartridge Faucet Repair Kit

Hi I'm Stephany and welcome to Repair and Replace, your online resource for quick and easy repairs. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to replace the cartridge in a quarter turn washerless faucet. To find the right cartridge for your faucet, explore our website below. To begin, you’ll a set of cartridges, a crescent wrench, Phillips screwdriver, a small flat blade screwdriver (or one-eighth inch allen wrench) and a cloth. Quarter turn faucets are another common faucet found in homes. Unlike compression faucets, quarter turn faucets don’t use washers. As the handle is turned, a small disc inside the cartridge opens up to allow water to flow out. Leaks can be caused by worn out o-rings and cartridges. Replacing the cartridges is a common fix and only takes a few minutes. First, close the shutoff valve. Turn on the faucet to completely drain the lines and relieve any built up press