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