When the faucet is on or off water leaks from under the handle area.
Two handle faucet leaking.
Step 3 a handle screw will now be visible remove the handle screw with a screwdriver.
Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle.
Step 2 use a flat screwdriver and use a prying motion to remove the decorative cap on top of the handle.
Follow these steps to fix a two handle cartridge faucet.
How to fix a dripping or leaky single handle faucet.
Learn to repair three types of single handle faucets.
Step 1 turn off the water to the faucet under the sink.
Remove the retaining clip or nut.
Description of the leak.
Causes of the leak.
First determine the source of the leak.
Faucet leaking under handle repair method 2.
Causes of the leak.
If water is still dripping you need to replace the cold stem right handle.
Continuous leak when faucet is on or off.
With this issue dirt and debris have collected in the valve cartridge which prevents the valve from properly controlling the flow of water.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
If water is dripping from the faucet turn off the hot water supply valve under the sink.
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.
Unscrew the set screw to remove the handle.
Ball cartridge and ceramic disc.
Step 4 pull off the complete handle.
Solution for the leak.