How To Fix A Dripping Faucet Single Handle

Use channel lock pliers in quick short bursts to break the seal.

How to fix a dripping faucet single handle. If the handle has a top screw cover pry it off with a flat screwdriver and set aside. Remove the round metal stem and pull out the ball and cam and packing. Just pry off the decorative cap on the handle remove the handle screw tilt the handle back and pull it off. You cant grab the flattened edges with the handle in place.

If you cant see one it must be under a cap even if the cap isnt obvious. If the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem. Once you determine which side is leaking turn off both supply valves. Look for the set screw that holds the handle to the faucet stem.

Instead for this kitchen faucet repair cushion the jaws of pliers and grip the round edge below. If the leak doesnt stop after the first valve is turned off its the other line thats leaking. Turn it clockwise with the spanner tool included in the repair kit. If water is leaking out around the base of the faucet handle you may be able to fix the leak by removing the handle photo 1 and simply tightening the adjusting ring slightly figure a.

Determine which side of your faucet is leaking by shutting off the water supply valves one at a time. A large version is available in the addendum at the end of this article. How you remove the handle depends on your faucet type. A single handle ball type faucet if the allen screw is stuck or if you strip it so it wont come out remove the cap with the handle still in place.

Just dont exert too much pressure or it will bend. It may be behind the faucet lever or underneath it. If theres a threaded retaining clip holding the cartridge in place use needle nose pliers to remove it and then pull the cartridge straight up. If your valves are stuck shut off the water main.