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Clean around the handle and cartridge area

Faucet · Faucet stiff
LIKELY CAUSE
Mineral buildup around moving handle
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 81
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TOOLS
Required tools
Clothdescaler
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Shut off water if disassembly is needed
    Shut off water if disassembly is needed.
  2. 2
    Clean external scale around the handle base
    Clean external scale around the handle base.
  3. 3
    Operate the handle gently after cleaning
    Operate the handle gently after cleaning.
  4. 4
    Do not force a seized cartridge
    Do not force a seized cartridge.
  5. 5
    Replace the cartridge if stiffness remains
    Replace the cartridge if stiffness remains.
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