What is the reason for the leakage of the washing machine faucet- Zhejiang Hongming Plumbing Technology Co, Ltd

The washing machine is a must-have household appliance in every household, and the faucet of the washing machine is made of many different materials. After a period of use, it is easy to leak water. So what is the reason for the leakage of the washing machine faucet and the solution?

Which washing machine faucet is better?

1. Ceramic valve core washing machine faucet

The valve cores of washing machine faucets mainly include ceramic valve cores and steel ball valve cores. The steel ball valve core has good pressure resistance, but the sealing rubber sealing ring is easy to wear and age; the ceramic valve core has good heat resistance, wear resistance and sealing performance. It is better, it is not easy to wear and cause dripping, it feels more comfortable and smooth when used, and the opening and closing response is also very fast.

2. Brass washing machine faucet

Most of the washing machine faucets are made of brass, which has good electroplating quality. The higher the brass purity, the better the electroplating quality, so the surface plating layer is less likely to be corroded.

3. Coated bright washing machine faucet

The surface of the washing machine faucet after grinding and polishing should be nickel-plated or chrome-plated to prevent the faucet from being oxidized. When choosing, you can place it in a well-lit place to see if the surface is as bright as a mirror, no oxidation spots, etc., and then see if there are burnt marks, blisters, pores, leakage plating, uneven color, burrs, sand particles Sense and other issues.

4. Washing machine faucet with aerator

A washing machine faucet with a bubbler is a better choice. You can feel the softness and foaming effect of the water flow by touching it with your hands. The richer the bubble content, the better the quality of the bubbler. The bubbler is the existence of the metal mesh cover, which can cut the water flow into small water columns mixed with air, so that the water does not appear to be split.

Causes and solutions for water leakage of washing machine faucet

1. The problem of faucet water stop tape

Washing machine faucet damage is a very common problem, usually because the fixing screw of the faucet is damaged by the water stop tape. In this case, you can only use a wrench to remove the faucet, and then reinstall a new stop at the fixing screw. Water tape.

2. Abrasion of the shaft gasket in the faucet

If the inner shaft gasket of the washing machine faucet is worn and causes water leakage, you can use pliers to loosen the gland, then take it out, and replace it with a new shaft gasket.

3. Wear and tear of the triangular gasket in the gland

If the triangular gasket inside the gland of the washing machine is worn out, causing water leakage in the gap under the faucet bolt, you can remove the screw, then take out the gland and the triangular gasket inside the gland, and replace it with a new one.