Special Tool Needed to Remove Price Pfister Handles?
I’m trying to repair a leaking Price Pfister bathroom facuet. It’s about 2 or 3 years old.
Do I need a special type screwdriver to remove the handle? It doesn’t look like a phillips and a small width flathead isn’t doing the trick either and I don’t want to fudge up the screwhead.
Thanks for any help. Sorry for the I’m sure easy question, my first post here
it should be a #2 phillips. both the 4” center-set and wide spread use the same screw.
once the screws are off, then either pull, rock, or if needed a handle puller. i doubt on a 3 year old lav faucet you need a handle puller.
the stem is easiest to remove with a 5/8” box wrench so you don’t scar or crush the hex. depending on the faucet model. you might have washers or ceramic stems. if the handles only turn 90 degrees, they’re ceramic and there is no fix other than replace the stem. if they are multiple turn, then they are washers. (00flat) make sure to change the washers, seats and o-rings 3/8” x 9/16” x 3/32”. grease the stem and o-rings.
if this is a widespread faucet, be very careful that you don’t spin the entire faucet and do more damage to the water lines below.
now for the best advise. if you don’t know how to remove the handle screw, do you think you’re ready for the big repair?
a dripping faucet is better than a broken faucet
have a handy friend or local plumber help you if your not sure. it’s a 15 minute job with the right knowledge. 5 if you do it all the time
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