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