Single Tap Faucet Repair

The first step to faucet repair is to identify the product you are working with.

Single tap faucet repair.

Expert tips for an easy faucet installation we caught up with joe barnes a second generation master plumber with more than 30 years of experience to tackle this easy diy project. A leaky spout means damaged parts inside the body. Faucet repair how tos and advice to fix any faucet in your home. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the handle comes off using an allen wrench or screwdriver.

Originally introduced in 1954 by delta faucet the ball valve increased in reliability and popularity in the 1970s under delta faucet s diy brand peerless faucet. Cartridges can become broken overtime caused by everyday wear and tear or a defective cartridge can cause low water pressure and leaks. We ve got typical repair steps below but always follow the manufacturer s instructions for your faucet. Look at the lower front of the faucet to find the screw that holds the handle to the faucet.

Watch how to figure out the problem and repair a single handle faucet. The spruce the ball faucet is the most popular type of single handle washerless faucet in the market. Ball cartridge and ceramic disc. A leak at the base indicates damaged seals around the body.

The product model number usually an 8 digit code i e. Learn to repair three types of single handle faucets. Drain the faucet regardless of the type of faucet whether it s a single handle cartridge faucet or a double handle cartridge faucet worn out cartridges and o rings are some of the most common reasons behind those leaks. Remove the rubber o ring.

The ball valve uses a single handle that controls a specially designed ball inside the faucet body. Take the faucet apart and remove the ball assembly lever. Instead for this kitchen faucet repair cushion the jaws of pliers and grip the round edge below. F 529 7ayy is displayed on the product package and on the instruction manual right below the product name.

Dripping leaky faucet driving you nuts. Carefully remove the spring loaded rubber seals found in the concave bowl in the body of the faucet which held the ball assembly. You can t grab the flattened edges with the handle in place. To make a quick fix of your ball type faucet proceed as follows.

A single handle ball type faucet if the allen screw is stuck or if you strip it so it won t come out remove the cap with the handle still in place.