Even a small faucet leak can waste up to three gallons of water each day.
Delta kitchen faucet spout leak repair.
When you start to see water leaking out of the spout you will need to replace the worn seats and springs to correct the problem.
1 1 step 1 shut off the water supply.
Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator.
Applicable for delta faucet models 172 173 174 1.
Leaks from base of the spout.
1 2 step 2 check the handle for leaks.
1 4 step 4 remove the cap.
1 7 step 7 re assemble the faucet.
1 3 step 3 inspect the adjusting ring.
Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.
My kitchen two handle faucet leaks.
1 6 step 6 insert new seats and springs.
Virtually any hardware store will have either the specific o rings or a delta faucet repair kit that will have every part needed.
Stop the mini waterfall in your kitchen or bath with these step by step instructions for repairing a single lever handle ball non cartridge faucet the most common household type.
A constantly dripping faucet won t only drive you crazy but it will freak mother nature out too.
If the handles of your two handled delta faucet only turn through 90 or 180 degrees the faucet has cartridges or disks.
To stop a leak you have to replace rubber seals or possibly one or both.
Delta tub faucets contain rubber seats that look similar to washers as well as metal springs to help regulate the flow of hot and cold water through the faucet.
1 delta kitchen faucet leaking repair instructions.
Identify the area that is leaking.
Then find the solutions to that area below.
1 5 step 5 seats and springs.
When your 174 delta faucet begins leaking at the base of the spout it is time to replace the o rings.
This video demonstrated this repair on a delta faucet.
How to replace the o rings on your kitchen faucet.
For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing.
If you do not find the answer you need here please use the technical document search to find maintenance instructions for your specific model.
1 8 step 8.