How to fix hard to open and close tub faucets?
It is very hard to open the faucets in the tub, especially the one for hot water. And it’s even harder to turn them off without leaving a drip. I have to use a newspaper or a towel to get torque. These faucets are washerless. Im worried about my water bill. Also, it might damage the rings inside the faucets.
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Do you have a hard water calcium build up? If so, try wrapping the faucet handles in rags soaked in white vinegar. Leave for several hours, then try handles.
Alternatively, if faucets have ceramic discs, you may contact manufacturer's website or 800 number for free assistance. Some offer replacement parts, free of charge.
Faucets are worth replacing if the other fixes don't work.
You more likely need to remove the cartridges and clean them in vinegar or replace them.
It all depends on the brand of faucet. Here are a bunch of videos.
https://www.google.com/search?q=remove+cartridge+from+two+handle+tub+faucet&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiUhbCJ4bLhAhUP2qwKHX6SCL8Q_AUIDigB&biw=1093&bih=499