If you are trying to replace your kitchen faucet or even just fix a portion of it, without professional plumbing services, it is important for you to understand all the parts of your kitchen faucet. If you do not know all of the individual parts then you may end up making the problem worse. The last thing you want to do is try replacing a small part and end up ruining the entire kitchen faucet. To make sure that you know exactly what you are looking at and what you are fixing, our professional plumbers here at Las Vegas Plumbing would like to tell you about a few different parts of your kitchen faucet. You have probably only really heard about the generic parts of your faucet, but our plumbers want to make sure you understand what is underneath it all and how it really works.
Gasket: this small object is either made from rubber or metal and is shaped like a ring. This part of your kitchen faucet is very important because it makes sure that all of the joints on the faucet are water tight. If these are not placed correctly it will cause the joints to leak.
Aerators: this portion of the faucet is very important if you are trying to save money on your water or energy bill. This is a small part that is attached to the actual faucet head. It will actually alter the flow of the water so that it does not just come rushing out. It makes sure that only the correct amount of water is coming out. Because of this it is very environmentally friendly because it stops you from wasting too much water.
Handles, Levers and Controls: this part is pretty obvious to the eye. These are the handles on either side or on top of the actual faucet head that control the water. These handles control the water pressure and the temperature of the water you are using. These handles also allow you to turn the water on and off easily.
Faucet Stems: the faucet stem is where the water actually flows out of. There are many different styles of these. Some are stationary while others have parts that allow you to stretch the faucet so you can clean something larger. This is also the most important part of your kitchen faucet because it is where the water is coming from.
Washers: a washer is a small disc usually black in color. These are used at the joints of the faucet to ensure a snug fit with the threading. You can find these at almost any place something is screwed in. These are even used on the tip of the kitchen faucet. If you were to attach a different water head such as a filtered one, you would need to use a washer to ensure a tight fit.
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