Learn to repair a single handle or double handle faucet with our step by step instructions.
Two handle sink faucet repair.
Decide which side of your faucet is dripping closing the water supply valves one at the same time.
Most bathroom faucets that have two handles are cartridge style faucets.
Each faucet handle hot and cold has its own cartridge a valve that turns with the handle to control the flow of water into the faucet spout.
If the leak does not stop once the first valve is switched off is another line that is leaking.
How to fix a leaky bathroom sink faucet double handle locate the leak.
Kohler faucets are designed for the homeowner to repair.
The most common single handle option is either a ball valve or a ceramic disk.
In this case i m repairing a bathroom sink two handle center set faucet.
Installing new valves in a two handle faucet is something almost anyone can do.
Then you ll need to determine the area of the faucet that is leaking.
After determining which side is leaking switch off both the supply valves.
Compression valved faucet single handle faucet each valve has its own unique design and procedures for repair.
If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge.
Leaking bathroom or kitchen faucets can cost money and try your patience.
The first step is to identify the type of faucet you have.
Is the leak coming from under the delta bathroom faucet handle or is the leak coming from the aerator.