Fixing A Delta Bathroom Faucet Leak

Place your hand under the drip from the faucet.

Fixing a delta bathroom faucet leak.

Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring. Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks. This is a short video on repairing a set of delta posi temp faucets not a complicated job by any means how to set your temperature please subscibe and hav. Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines.

Determine which side is leaking. After removing the screw cover on the faucet handle use a screwdriver to lift off the actual handle. If your faucet has a hex screw you ll need an 1 8 inch allen wrench to remove it. Remove the faucet handle.

Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place. Identify the area that is leaking. Then find the solutions to that area below. The diagram below is a general representation of this faucet type showing common replacement parts.

To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle body. If the water is warm the leak is most likely on the hot side of. If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. If that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs.

Shut off the water. Learn how to replace a leaky delta faucet. Most faucets begin leaking around the cartridge inside the valve body when the seals get worn or the cartridge its. Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.

Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look. If you do not find the answer you need here please use the technical document search to find maintenance instructions for your specific model. When you re done close and cover the sink drain with a small rag to catch any small parts you may drop as you re working. Part rp28603 delta seats spring.