Single Lever Kitchen Faucet Leaking At Handle

For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing.

Single lever kitchen faucet leaking at handle.

If the leak doesn t stop after the first valve is turned off it s the other line that s leaking. Delta single handle ball valve faucets are among the least troublesome to repair although the fact the valve is spring loaded can make disassembly a little finicky. Once you determine which side is leaking turn off both supply valves. When one of these faucets.

You can t grab the flattened edges with the handle in place. Moen produces a wide variety of faucet configurations and styles. 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. 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.

A common issue with single lever faucets is a loose handle that won t stay up when you turn it on. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. If your valves are stuck shut off the water main. Description of the leak.

Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle. Causes of the leak. In order to offer the correct repair information we must determine the type of faucet and an approximate year of installation. 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.

Determine which side of your faucet is leaking by shutting off the water supply valves one at a time. Sometimes tightening the mounting screw holding the handle and faucet to the base corrects the.