Unscrew the hex nut holding the handle with a 1 8 inch allen wrench.
Delta sink faucet leaking at handle.
Faucet leaking under handle repair method 2.
Do not cover the outside of the.
Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper.
To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle body.
The diagram below is a general representation of this faucet type showing common replacement parts.
If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs.
Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body.
When troubleshooting a leaking faucet choose your delta faucet type identify your leak location in the diagram and review the associated solutions and recommended replacement parts.
The nut should be right under the handle.
If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring.
My kitchen single handle faucet leaks identify the area that is leaking.
Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.
Step 3 a handle screw will now be visible remove the handle screw with a screwdriver.
Step 2 use a flat screwdriver and use a prying motion to remove the decorative cap on top of the handle.
Lift the stopper out.
Open the faucet to.
Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper.
Step 1 turn off the water to the faucet under the sink.
How to fix a leaky single handle ball delta kitchen faucet 1.
Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks.
Then find the solutions to that area below.
Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.
A short video on how to fix a leaky delta style bathroom faucet.
Turn off the water before you start by closing the shutoff valves in the cabinet under the sink.