miami plumber shares how to remove a tub spout that’s stuck

How To Remove A Tub Spout That’s

Stuck

Douglas Orr Plumbing

(305) 887-1687 www.OrrPlumbing.com

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Your bathtub spout is not exempted from

corrosion and leaking. When the time comes

that it’s already problematic, you’ll

have to either repair it or replace it.



Regardless if you’ll fix the old fixture or install a

new one in place, you’ll still have to remove the old faucet from the tub.



Removing the spout may seem easy at first but

the truth is, sometimes, these things get stuck.



Fortunately, there are tools that can help you detach stuck faucets.

Follow this guide to find out how to go about this

plumbing problem.



For this DIY project, you’ll need a towel,

flashlight, hand towel, allen wrench, hair dryer,

pipe wrench and a pair of gloves.



The first thing that you have to do is check the bottom part of the faucet. If it has a small

hole at the end, there must be retaining screw that holds it to

the water pipe.



Get the towel and put it over the bathtub’s drain.

That should plug the drain and prevent foul

smell from escaping the pipes.



Turn the water supply valve off to

avoid flooding your work area.



When it’s been turned off, use the Allen wrench to twist the retaining screw. Turn the screw counterclockwise until

it loosens the faucet.



If the tap won’t budge, twist it sideways and pull

on it harder.



Now before moving onto the next step, here’s

what you should do if your faucet doesn’t have

a retaining screw.



Wrap a clean towel around the faucet and

clamp your pipe wrench on it. Turn the wrench

and the faucet counterclockwise to

detach the fixture from the water pipe.



Again, if the tap won’t budge, get your hair dryer. Use it to

heat the tap and make it expand. Remember that you

should protect your hands with a pair of rubber gloves for this task. You don’t want to touch a

hot faucet.



Pull on the tap and carefully remove it from the rest of the

plumbing.



Just carefully follow this step-by-step guide on how to remove a tub

spout that’s stuck. You’ll surely repair or replace your faucet in no time!



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If you need help from professionals, just hire a licensed Miami plumber.



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Douglas Orr Plumbing delivers exceptional yet affordable plumbing services in all of Miami-Dade,

Broward and Palm Beach County. If you need professional plumbing help, don’t

hesitate to ring us at 1-800-DOUG-ORR!



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