A leak at the base indicates damaged seals around the body.
Single handle kitchen faucet leaking.
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.
With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop.
In some faucets the check valve spacer may have also worn out.
The valve cartridge is located under the handle.
A single handle ball type faucet.
Ball cartridge and ceramic disc.
You can t grab the flattened edges with the handle in place.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
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.
In order to offer the correct repair information we must determine the type of faucet and an approximate year of installation.
Instead for this kitchen faucet repair cushion the jaws of pliers and grip the round edge below.
Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop.
Moen produces a wide variety of faucet configurations and styles.
Description of the leak.
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.
Description of the leak.
Even a small faucet leak can waste up to three gallons of water each day.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
How to fix a leaky single handle ball delta kitchen faucet.
We ve got typical repair steps below but always follow the manufacturer s.
A leaky spout means damaged parts inside the body.
How to fix a dripping or leaky single handle faucet.
This leak could be a temporary drip or a continuous leak.
Learn to repair three types of single handle faucets.
Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle.
Pick a spot where you can lay out parts as you deconstruct the faucet.