Single Handle Kitchen Faucet Leaking

The valve cartridge is located under the handle.

Single handle kitchen faucet leaking.

With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop. Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop. You can t grab the flattened edges with the handle in place. In order to offer the correct repair information we must determine the type of faucet and an approximate year of installation.

Ball cartridge and ceramic disc. Moen produces a wide variety of faucet configurations and styles. Causes of the leak. Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle.

Description of the leak. Stop the mini waterfall in your kitchen or bath with these step by step instructions for repairing a single lever handle ball non cartridge faucet the most common household type. Pick a spot where you can lay out parts as you deconstruct the faucet. Learn to repair three types of single handle faucets.

This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. How to fix a leaky single handle ball delta kitchen faucet. With this leak water will leak from the area where the handle attaches to the faucet body after the water has been turned off or while the faucet is still on. A leak at the base indicates damaged seals around the body.

Description of the leak. Instead for this kitchen faucet repair cushion the jaws of pliers and grip the round edge below. How to fix a dripping or leaky single handle faucet. A leaky spout means damaged parts inside the body.

This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. Even a small faucet leak can waste up to three gallons of water each day. If the water continues to leak even when the faucet is turned off it means dirt and debris have collected in the valve cartridge which prevents the valve from shutting off the flow of water. A single handle ball type faucet.

If the allen screw is stuck or if you strip it so it won t come out remove the cap with the handle still in place. In some faucets the check valve spacer may have also worn out.