How to disassemble the faucet in the kitchen?

The need for repair of plumbing equipment is indicated by strange sounds coming from the tap, as well as incomplete blocking of the water flow. To determine the causes of the malfunction and their elimination, it is often necessary to call the plumbing or fix the problem on your own. In this article, we will share practical recommendations on how to disassemble the mixer in the kitchen for its further repair.

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Where to begin?

Before disassembling the faucet in the bathroom or in the kitchen, it is necessary to shut off the water supply and, opening the taps, let the remaining moisture out of the system. Only after completing this procedure will you be able to start repairing the equipment.

For this purpose, you will need the following set of tools:

• gas key;
• set of flat screwdrivers;
• Allen key
• pliers;
• a small piece of fabric;
• rags;
• repair kit for the used mixer model;
• grease for sealing elements.

Before disassembling the faucet in the kitchen or in the bathroom, you should understand its design features. Depending on the structure, the equipment may fall into one of the following categories.

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Single lever mixer

Single lever mixers are a new trend in the arrangement of modern plumbing fixtures:

• This equipment is characterized by increased functionality and stylish design.
• By its design, the joystick mixer is represented by a robust housing with a plate that acts as a lever.
• As the materials of manufacture can be used ceramics, plastic or metal.

Today, you can find several varieties of single lever structures, each of which requires taking into account certain features in the repair and maintenance process.

Important! You can find out if a ball or cartridge mixer is installed in your kitchen by looking at the technical documentation for a single lever tap.

Ball mixer

As the main working element of such a device, a small metal ball is used, which is built into the crane body. On the surface of the sphere there are 3 functional openings designed to supply cold, hot and mixed water. The design is brought into operation thanks to the adjustment rod, which allows the user to control the water pressure.

Detailed instructions on how to disassemble a ball mixer are as follows:

1. Remove the mixer handle, for which you must first disconnect the locking screw, which is hidden by a colored plug.
2. After placing the screwdriver in a special recess, carefully rotate clockwise to help unscrew the threaded ring-connection.
3. Using pliers, remove the dome of the crane and the plastic part below it.
4. We take out the spherical part and carefully inspect it, if any damage is found, this part should be replaced.
5. All parts of the mixer are assembled in reverse order.

Important! Experts also recommend replacing all gaskets with new components from a previously purchased repair kit.

Cartridge mixer

To disassemble the crane, which is based not on a spherical working element, but on a cartridge system of two ceramic plates, follow the following procedure:

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the two-color plastic plug of the mixer made of plastic, which is designed to indicate the direction for opening cold and hot water.
2. Disconnect the locking screw behind the plug using an Allen key and a screwdriver.
3. After the actions performed, the handle of the mixer should be easy enough to remove.
4. The decorative nut is unscrewed without the use of any tools.
5. Now use a gas wrench to unscrew the union nut.
6. Now you can remove the cartridge and clean the inside of the crane with a rag.
7. Install a new cartridge from the purchased repair kit, for which you need to combine the recesses in the base and the protrusions on the bottom surface of the part.
8. Assemble the structure in reverse order.

Important! To prevent damage to the cartridge valve due to clogging of functional openings with solid impurities, experts recommend installing a filter.

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Dual valve mixer

The faucet with two valves is a design that requires separate control elements for hot and cold water. Such a mechanism is quite popular due to its convenience and ease of use.

These types of mixers are quite durable. If you still need to disassemble the faucet in the bathroom, then follow these instructions:

1. Unscrew the screw under the colored plug and remove the valve you need.
2. The axle box must be unscrewed with a wrench.
3. Replace cushioning materials with new parts from the repair kit.
4. Install all accessories in reverse order.

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In this article, we shared with you practical recommendations on how to independently disassemble the mixer in the kitchen and, having replaced failed components, eliminate leakage.