O-Ring Seals (163 items found)

A dripping faucet or leaking valve often comes down to one small part: the O-ring. These compact plumbing essentials create watertight seals that keep your home's water where it belongs. Whether you need a single faucet O-ring or a full O-ring assortment to have on hand, Ace Hardware has the right O-ring seals for the job.

What Are O-Rings Used For?

O-rings are small circular gaskets that compress between two surfaces to form a leak-free seal. Here is where you will most commonly find them at work in your home.

• Faucet repair: O-rings are a key faucet partthat seal valve stems and cartridges to stop drips and leaks around handles and spouts.
• Kitchen faucet sprayers: Worn O-ring seals inside kitchen faucet sprayersare a common cause of reduced water pressure and leaking.
• Faucet aerators: O-rings help faucet aeratorsmaintain a proper seal at the faucet tip to prevent dripping and water waste.
• General plumbing connections: Plumbing O-rings seal valves, hose connections and pipe fittings throughout your home's water system.

Types of O-Rings

Ace carries a variety of O-ring options to match your project and application needs.

• Rubber O-rings:Nitrile and EPDM rubber O-rings are the most versatile choice for everyday faucet and faucet repair projects, offering strong durability and reliable leak prevention across most household plumbing applications.
• Silicone O-rings:Silicone O-rings perform well in high-heat or static applications, making them a smart choice when standard rubber O-rings are not rated for your specific conditions.
• O-ring kits and assortments:An O-ring kit or O-ring assortment gives you a range of O-ring sizes in one convenient package, so you always have the right fit ready for any repair. Pair them with gaskets and plumbing washers to keep your repair kit fully stocked.

How to Choose the Right O-Ring Size

Getting the right O-ring size is essential for a proper, leak-free seal. Here are a few helpful tips to guide your selection.

• Measure inner diameter and cross-section thickness on your old O-ring using a digital caliper for accurate results.
• Bring your old O-ring gasket in store so our helpful staff can assist you in finding an exact match from our O-ring assortment.
• Replace all O-rings at once if one is showing wear, since the others nearby are likely nearing the end of their life as well.

Shop O-Rings Near You at Ace Hardware

Whether you prefer to browse from home or grab what you need today, Ace makes O-ring replacement easy. Shop our full selection of rubber and silicone O-rings online with the option for fast shipping or free in-store pickup. Prefer to see your options in person? Find your local Ace and let our knowledgeable staff help you find the right sizes for your project.