Are washerless sink valves fixable?

Ankhseeker · Feb 20, 2014

I have a price pfister lavy washerless sink set. the hot and cold water valves drip. I removed each valve assy and replaced some "o" rings etc. Still drip. Are they worth messing with further, or should I just bite the bullet and get a new valve assy for each?

hj · Feb 20, 2014

Call 1-800-PFAUCET and they will send you new cartridges. When they leak it is NOT an "O" ring problem and they are not repairable. However, Pfister had two different systems which they called "washerless". If you rotate the handle and it turns many times and rises you have the "old" one. If it only turns 90 degrees it is the new ceramic seal unit.

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Ankhseeker · Feb 20, 2014

Sounds like it doesn't get better than that! Do I need a model # or just the type when I call? Thanks!

hj · Feb 20, 2014

They just need to know if it is a "single piece" or "3 piece wide spread" and about when it was installed. You can also tell them whether it only rotates 90 degrees or is a "multi turn' stem, and whether it has lever or "round" handles. Replace both sides while you are at it.

Ankhseeker · Feb 20, 2014

Great! I actually have 2 sinks. I need 4 valve assy's I wonder how generous they are? hehehe. I guess that even if I can only get 2, then it is still better than buying 4 ;-)

DonL · Feb 20, 2014

Is proof of sale required ?

hj · Feb 20, 2014

quote; Is proof of sale required ?

No. and they are usually very generous sending whatever you need.

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