How do you fix a leaking double handle faucet?
How do you fix a leaking double handle faucet?
How To Repair Cartridge Faucet Leaking Water
- Turn both water supply lines to the faucet OFF.
- Loosen the set screw on the faucet handle.
- Take the faucet handle off.
- Remove the retaining clip/nut.
- Pull cartridge out. (
- Drop in a brand new cartridge.
- Install the retaining clip/nut.
- Put faucet handle back on.
What to do if your Pfister faucet handle is not working?
Remove the Cartridge by pulling straight up. Check for any obstruction or debris in the cartridge or inside the faucet body. Clear any obstructions and put cartridge back in and tighten your retainer ring using your crescent wrench. Replace the dome cap and handle.
How do you remove a dome from a Pfister faucet?
Using a 3/32 allen wrench, you will undo the set screw then remove the dome cap by unthreading it counter clockwise. Finally, remove the retainer ring by unthreading it counter clockwise. Tighten the retainer ring with a crescent wrench by turning clockwise.
What should I do if my kitchen faucet is leaking?
For a two handle or single control faucets with a sidespray, pull down on the sidespray hose and make sure the diverter connection will not disconnect and is secured/tight. If the connections are tight and water is still leaking, you may need a new hose.
How do I remove the handle on my kitchen faucet?
Removing the type that extend beyond the sprayface is simple. Using a crescent wrench on the flat parts of the aerator housing, turn counterclockwise until it comes off. Removing the type that sits flush with the sprayface requires an aerator key, which was supplied with your faucet.
Where to buy replacement parts for a Pfister faucet?
To purchase replacement parts for your out of warranty faucet, visit our Where to Buy page and select the online retailer section. If you are not sure whether or not your faucet is covered under warranty, please contact us before purchasing parts. Please visit our Replacements Parts page to learn more.
Using a 3/32 allen wrench, you will undo the set screw then remove the dome cap by unthreading it counter clockwise. Finally, remove the retainer ring by unthreading it counter clockwise. Tighten the retainer ring with a crescent wrench by turning clockwise.
For a two handle or single control faucets with a sidespray, pull down on the sidespray hose and make sure the diverter connection will not disconnect and is secured/tight. If the connections are tight and water is still leaking, you may need a new hose.
What should I do if my faucet handle is not working?
Before we begin, we wanted to highlight the parts involved with troubleshooting a typical pull-out faucet handle assembly. From top to bottom you’ll see the handle itself (set screw and allen wrench that holds it in place behind it), the dome cap, and the retainer ring. The following steps walk you through what to do with each.
