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