How do you stop a leaking faucet hose?

Instructions

Shut off the Water. Begin by shutting off the water to the hose bib.
Remove the Handle.
Unscrew the Packing Nut.
Remove the Valve Stem.
Replace the Stem Washer.
Replace the Packing String.
Reassemble the Faucet.
Test the Faucet.

Can you install a new hose in a Kohler kitchen faucet?

Kohler faucets are designed for the homeowner to repair. Installing a new hose into a pull-out spray kitchen faucet is something almost anyone can do. There are two main types of pull-out sprayhead faucets; standard and gooseneck styles. There are some slight differences between the two when installing the hose.

Where is the check valve on a Kohler kitchen faucet?

Dirt and debris have collected in the valve/cartridge which prevents the valve from properly controlling the flow of water. The valve/cartridge is located under the handle. In some faucets, the check valve/spacer has also worn out. The check valve is located under the valve in the faucet body.

What to do if you have a leak in your kitchen faucet?

Turn on the faucet water and check for any leaks. Turn of the water supply to your kitchen faucet. Disconnect the pull-out spray hose under the sink where it connects to another hose coming down from the faucet body (Fig. 1). (Refer to Additional Resources at the bottom of this article for disconnecting quick connect hoses).

How to disconnect a quick connect kitchen faucet?

See the steps below for disconnecting your pull-out kitchen faucet quick connect hose. First, identify the style of your quick connect hose. Copper Tube with White Plastic Connector (Collet) Inside of Tube (Fig 1). Push the black nylon hose into the white connector. Hold the bottom of the connector in while pulling down on the black hose.

Why does my Kohler bathroom faucet keep leaking?

Continuous leak when faucet is off: When the faucet is 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.

Where is the spacer in a Kohler kitchen faucet?

The spacer/check valve assembly is located under the valve in the faucet body. In some faucets, a symptom of a worn out spacer/check valve is water leaking from the weep hole, a small hole located in the back of the faucet body. Continuous leak while faucet is on: Replace the seals/o-rings to return the faucet to water-tight operation.