What kind of sink faucet do I have?
The first and easiest way to find out the brand of your kitchen faucet will be if you can locate the logo somewhere on it. The logo might be large and obvious, or it might be small and unobtrusive. If you can’t see an obvious one, try cleaning it first. If it is slightly dirty, the logo might be hidden.
How do you fix a leaking single side kitchen faucet?
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First you will need to turn off the hot and cold water supply valve under the sink. Next you will need to remove the single lever handle. This may require using an allen wrench to loosen the handle.
How do you fix a dripping kitchen neck faucet?
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How do you fix a dripping kitchen faucet with two handles?
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Once you determine the trouble stem you'll need to turn off the water. Next remove the handle with a Philips head screwdriver. So that the stem is visible.
How do I identify a faucet stem?
How do you find your faucet stem or handle? It’s easy to narrow it down to a few choices. Simply count the number of splines on the broach. Once you have that number you can locate your stem or handle by spline count and comparing the picture.
How do I identify my faucet manufacturer?
Locate The Logo
One of the most obvious and easy (sometimes) ways to identify the kitchen faucet brand is by the logo. Each manufacturer has its own unique logo that is stamped onto some part of the faucet. Check the plate beneath the faucet, which is called the escutcheon, for the logo.
How do I stop my single-handle faucet from dripping?
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Add a little plumbers grease and replace the spout put new seats on new spring. And put them back in place replace.
How do you tighten a single-handle kitchen faucet?
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So uh the first thing you need to do is put the handle downward. And then there's going to be a little cap. So you'll need something like a swiss army knife or a small screwdriver.
How do you fix a leaky Moen single-handle kitchen faucet?
How to Fix a Leaking Single-Handle Moen Kitchen Faucet
- Turn off water to the faucet. …
- Turn on the faucet to drain out the water already in the hoses.
- Remove the faucet handle. …
- Remove the cartridge cover. …
- Inspect the cartridge retaining nut. …
- Remove the cartridge retaining nut. …
- Replace the cartridge.
Why does my faucet drip after I turn it off?
If your faucet is dripping water after it is shut off, this may be indicative of a loose or damaged seat washer. Issues with washers is common in sink faucets leaking. The seat washer screw can become loose from repeated use, causing the faucet to drip water or chatter.
How do you remove a double handle faucet?
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Use an adjustable wrench to remove each nut by turning it counterclockwise. As you do make sure you stabilize the water pipe while you loosen the supply lines otherwise.
How do you fix a Delta faucet with two handles?
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Use a wrench or channel lock pliers to loosen the bonnet nut make sure to note where the quarter term stop is set on top of the cartridge. And use a pair of pliers to grab the top of the cartridge.
How do you fix a bathroom faucet with two handles?
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First take off the handle. Then unscrew the valve stem on the stem remove the old gasket screw. And seat washer. Apply some plumbers grease.
How do you remove the handle on a Delta 2 bathroom faucet?
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If you have separate hot and cold valves you'll need to disconnect the coupling nuts connecting those valves to the spout. Then with the water shut off unscrew. The hot and cold water supply valves.
How do you replace a double handled faucet cartridge?
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First align the tab on the new cartridge to the slot on the faucet. Now screw on the bonnet nut and tighten with the crescent wrench reinstall the handle and pop the caps back.
How do I change the O ring on my bathroom faucet?
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Loosen the coupling nut from the base of the spout by using a crescent wrench tip. Cover the crescent wrench with a rag to prevent scratching the finish or a strap wrench to turn the nut.
How do you fix a leaky Moen bathroom faucet with two handles?
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If you look at your new one there's a little tab right there that goes to that slot right there so just line those two up and push it in put your brass ring back on tighten. It with pliers.
How do I remove a Gerber cartridge?
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And basically to pull that cartridge out you just grab the the stem there and yank straight back and in this. Case. Those washers are supposed to be part of the cartridge.
How do you fix a leaky Gerber faucet?
All you usually need to do to stop a leak is disassemble the valve, remove all the rubber parts and springs and replace them with new ones. These parts are available in kits from home supply stores, from the company’s website or from a third-party online supplier.
How do you take apart a Gerber faucet?
- Pull out the rubber button located on the bottom of the faucet handle (part #1).
- Use a hex wrench (part #2) to unscrew counter-clockwise to loosen the set screw (part #3). The hex wrench is 2.5 mm head or 1/8″.
- Then pull out the main handle (part #4). If still hard to be pulled away, loosen the set screw again.
