Faucet is leaking or dripping from the handle.
Two handle faucet leaking.
Step 1 turn off the water to the faucet under the sink.
Step 3 a handle screw will now be visible remove the handle screw with a screwdriver.
Solution for the leak.
Step 4 pull off the complete handle.
When the faucet is on or off water leaks from under the handle area.
How to fix a dripping or leaky single handle faucet.
If water is leaking from underneath the handle onto the counter the stem of whichever handle is leaking needs to be replaced.
Description of the leak.
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.
The valve cartridge is located under the handle.
Ball cartridge and ceramic disc.
2 handle faucet parts names and identification.
Unscrew the set screw to remove the handle.
If water is dripping from the faucet turn off the hot water supply valve under the sink.
Faucet leaking under handle repair method 2.
Causes of the leak.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
Learn to repair three types of single handle faucets.
If water is still dripping you need to replace the cold stem right handle.
Remove the retaining clip or nut.
Follow these steps to fix a two handle cartridge faucet.
First determine the source of the leak.
With this issue dirt and debris have collected in the valve cartridge which prevents the valve from properly controlling the flow of water.