Two Handle Faucet Leaking

Learn to repair three types of single handle faucets.

Two handle faucet leaking.

Faucet leaking under handle repair method 2. With this issue dirt and debris have collected in the valve cartridge which prevents the valve from properly controlling the flow of water. Causes of the leak. 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.

First determine the source of the leak. Solution for the leak. When the faucet is on or off water leaks from under the handle area. Step 1 turn off the water to the faucet under the sink.

2 handle faucet parts names and identification. If water is leaking from underneath the handle onto the counter the stem of whichever handle is leaking needs to be replaced. If water is still dripping you need to replace the cold stem right handle. Step 2 use a flat screwdriver and use a prying motion to remove the decorative cap on top of the handle.

Description of the leak. The valve cartridge is located under the handle. Follow these steps to fix a two handle cartridge faucet. Causes of the leak.

If water is dripping from the faucet turn off the hot water supply valve under the sink. Step 3 a handle screw will now be visible remove the handle screw with a screwdriver. Continuous leak when faucet is on or off. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.

Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle. Ball cartridge and ceramic disc. Remove the retaining clip or nut.