Leaky Faucet
The kitchen faucet has developed a leak and an annoying drip into the sink. Does one just replace the stem washers like a regular faucet? How do the handles come off to access the stem?
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Super_Dave wrote:wnjj wrote:Super_Dave wrote:
Thanks guys. In the short term, I've been turning off the pump and bleeding the pressure so it doesn't drip. I'll start shopping for an off season project faucet replacement.
Did you see my post? Mine leaked and it was a 10 minute fix (no parts needed). I just verified and it's a 3/32" Allen (or metric like it) to remove the handle then an adjustable wrench to pull the cartridge.
Once the cartridge is out, there's a clip on the top shaft you can pull to disassemble it. The issue is crud that builds on the sealing surfaces of the ceramic discs. Clean them up and reassemble.
Do you happen to know what brand this is? I've done as you recommended but now have it leaking through the stem on to the counter. A complete stem replacement would be my wish if I knew the brand.
Sorry, I don't know the brand but I replaced the O-ring above that was causing mine to leak under the handle with one from an Ace hardware store. Just bring the old one in to match it.
