Double Handle Bathroom Faucet Repair

Take off the bonnet nut.

Double handle bathroom faucet repair.

It will work on kitchen lavatory tub and shower faucets. It is for both 70 and 212 ball faucets. Learn to repair a single handle or double handle faucet with our step by step instructions. This worn out component causes water to leak either from the faucet itself or under the handles.

Remove the faucet handle. Look under the sink to locate the shutoff valves on the water supply lines for the faucet. If it s still leaking at the supply line the seal on the supply line might be worn. Shut off the water supply to the faucet and open the valves to drain excess water from the system.

You ll need to replace the whole supply line don t worry. Pry off the handle insert with the thin blade of a pocketknife. With the handle removed the top of the valve will be visible fig. Repair your leaky one handle tub shower faucet with the repair your leaky one handle tub shower faucet with the danco cartridge replacement for moen positemp faucets.

Remove the old cartridge. Buy a new cartridge. Remove this part from the faucet handle and match it up with a new one or replace the seals o rings gaskets. It s a pretty cheap fix.

Cartridges can become broken overtime caused by everyday wear and tear or a defective cartridge can cause low water pressure and leaks. On most two handled faucets this can be done by unscrewing the bonnet under the lever. Leaking bathroom or kitchen faucets can cost money and try your patience. To fix a leaking double handle faucet you will need to remove the cartridge compression valve stem or ceramic disc.

Regardless of the type of faucet whether it s a single handle cartridge faucet or a double handle cartridge faucet. Over time corrosion can virtually weld the handle to the stem. Turn off the water then disconnect your old supply line by unscrewing it at both ends angle stop and faucet. Faucet cartridge 8 easy steps for a quick leaky faucet repair.

More product details close. On knob style faucets a plug button covers the screw to remove the handle. Most shutoff valves have a. Remove the retaining nut.

Turn off the water to your faucet and remove the handle fig.