Remove Tub Faucet Handle
As a safety precaution you will want to go ahead and turn the water off under the sink for this method.
Remove tub faucet handle. Use the wrench to remove the handle. How to remove a stuck faucet handle things you will need. Step 3 remove handle. Hold the arm of the faucet handle in place and twist the base counterclockwise.
Most faucet handles can be taken off with an open end wrench or plumbers wrench. Begin by using a flat head screwdriver to pry off the handle s plastic cover also called the plastic insert or index. Wiggle the handle and pull it off. You may need a faucet handle puller if the handle will not come.
If your tub faucet handle has a polished finish then you might want to use a strap wrench so you don t scratch or mar the finish. Avoid excessive force when tapping the handle with a hammer. Handles are easy to dent and break. If the head of the handle retaining screw starts to strip push down hard on the screwdriver while turning it to.
It takes a while for scale to build up under a faucet handle. Get out the flat bar when your tub or shower knob is stuck. When vinegar or scale dissolver doesn t do the trick you.