Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle.
Two handle faucet leaking.
2 handle faucet parts names and identification.
Causes of the leak.
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 dripping from the faucet turn off the hot water supply valve under the sink.
Solution for the leak.
Follow these steps to fix a two handle cartridge faucet.
How to fix a dripping or leaky single handle faucet.
Causes of the leak.
Learn to repair three types of single handle faucets.
Description of the leak.
First determine the source of the leak.
Unscrew the set screw to remove the handle.
The valve cartridge is located under the handle.
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.
Step 2 use a flat screwdriver and use a prying motion to remove the decorative cap on top of the handle.
When the faucet is on or off water leaks from under the handle area.
Faucet leaking under handle repair method 2.
Continuous leak when faucet is on or off.
Step 1 turn off the water to the faucet under the sink.
Step 4 pull off the complete handle.
Step 3 a handle screw will now be visible remove the handle screw with a screwdriver.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
Remove the retaining clip or nut.