Two Handle Faucet Dripping

Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.

Two handle faucet dripping.

Repairing different types of faucets keep in mind that some cartridge bodies and ceramic disc bodies cylinders can look similar. The diagram below is a general representation of this faucet type showing common replacement parts. If you can t turn the levers more than 90. However it s possible that both sides are leaking and you ll have to replace both cartridges.

If your two lever faucet is dripping you can stop the drip by replacing a rubber washer or some gaskets depending on the type of valves the faucet has. Unscrew the valve nut and take out the metal faucet stem. Don t know your model number. To stop a leak you have to replace rubber seals or possibly one or both.

My kitchen two handle faucet leaks identify the area that is leaking. Save as pdf issue. Then find the solutions to that area below. My two handle kitchen faucet is dripping from the end of the spout.

If the handles of your two handled delta faucet only turn through 90 or 180 degrees the faucet has cartridges or disks. For details see how to shut off the water supply. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks. You may have to do this for both handles if both are leaking.

To proceed with this repair you must shut off the water source that supplies this faucet. Watch how to figure out the problem and repair a double handle faucet. If your two handle faucet is leaking feel the water to determine which side is leaking hot or cold. You need to replace the cartridge on only the side that s leaking.

Find project details including a tools and ma. Remove the cover cap if there is one and the handle and faceplate. Dripping leaky faucet driving you nuts. And take a picture of the stem unit before you remove it with the channel locks.

Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside. My kitchen faucet is dripping out of the spout. My two handle lavatory faucet is dripping from the spout. Ceramic disc compression reverse compression and cartridge.