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