How Do You Remove Bath Tub Faucets?
Bathtub faucets are surprisingly simple in design and typically provide years of trouble-free service. However, after years of use, bathtub faucets may require repair or replacement. The faucet’s rubber or plastic seals are almost always the cause. These seals tend to crack or loose their integrity over time, causing leaks. Thankfully, repairing or replacing a bathtub faucet is a simple task, particularly once the existing faucets have been removed. Locate and turn off the water supply shutoff valve. The valve is usually next to the water meter, and must be turned in a counterclockwise direction to turn the water off. Remove the faucet handle, which is attached to the faucet’s stem with a single retaining screw. Your faucet handle may have a plastic or metal piece to conceal this screw. If so, pry the piece off of the handle with the blade of a flat head screwdriver to reveal the retaining screw. Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver, then pull the handle away from the faucet to
