Where can I find a gasket for faucet handle?

Question

My faucet gasket is broken.I can't find in homedepot. Can anyone tell me where I can find it or can fix it?

Answer 1

Have you tried Lowe's? They have various gaskets. If that wont work why not call the 1-800 number for your faucet's vendor. They can rush ship you the gasket as a replacement part over the phone/internet.

Scott

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Answer 2

Situation like this can only be found in Plumbing specialty store.  Look for a name in the faucet.  Take the old gasket for sample if u can and show it to the salesman.  He/she can match it or get the same brand.  (Where the plumber get's his stuff)

Answer 3

check your local home improvement stores or local plumbing wholesalers

Answer 4

Your gasket must be worn out and needs to be replaced.

If the faucet is a relatively recent model you can try removing the old gasket and taking it to a hardware store with a plumbing section. Chances are good that a replacement gasket is available.

When replacing the gasket it is a good idea to put some grease on the stem where the gaskets sits to make it easy to turn. If you do not have valve stem grease you can use simple Vaseline. Do not tighten it too much or it might be hard to turn. But tightening it too little might make it come loose. It is a good practice to turn the nut about a quarter to half turn past the point when it starts to tighten.