Single Lever Kitchen Faucet Leaking At Handle

Once you determine which side is leaking turn off both supply valves.

Single lever kitchen faucet leaking at handle.

In a single handle faucet the handle causes the internal cartridge to rise or lower within the faucet body to start and stop the flow of water. If the leak doesn t stop after the first valve is turned off it s the other line that s leaking. Description of the leak. Leaks from under the handle.

Replace ball assembly 1 in diagram repair part rp70 as shown for lever handles or rp212 for knob handles replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Cartridge faucets come in both single lever and two handle versions and various models use different types of plastic or brass body cartridges. Loosen a stuck screw on a single handle faucet 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.

You can t grab the flattened edges with the handle in place. Causes of the leak. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. Moen produces a wide variety of faucet configurations and styles.

When one of these faucets. If your valves are stuck shut off the water main. Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle. Determine which side of your faucet is leaking by shutting off the water supply valves one at a time.

A common issue with single lever faucets is a loose handle that won t stay up when you turn it on. 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.