Is it possible to fix leaky bathroom faucet?

A bathroom faucet leak can be one of the most frustrating things about being a homeowner. But don’t fear this common problem. You can do this fix yourself and save your money for the movies instead. Let’s dive in!

What to do when your hot water faucet drips?

Turn the hot water shutoff valve under the sink to the off position (completely to the right). Check to see if the leak is still there. If the leak is gone you know the hot water side of the faucet is the culprit. If the drip persists then you know the cold water side of the faucet is to blame.

What do you use to replace a Delta bathroom faucet?

Believe it or not there is a proper way to reinstall it and a picture comes in handy. Remove the old delta faucet cartridge with channel locks or needle nose pliers. If you need to replace the little rubber seat and metal spring you can use needle nose pliers to do so.

Why does my Delta bathroom faucet keep leaking?

If the leak is gone you know the hot water side of the faucet is the culprit. If the drip persists then you know the cold water side of the faucet is to blame. You can also follow this flow chart to figure out HOW to fix the Delta bathroom faucet leak.

What’s the best way to replace a kitchen faucet?

Use a pair of snips or scissors to cut the old plastic sprayer line from the faucet. Use a basin wrench to loosen up both the hot and cold water supply lines (Image 2). Unscrew the lines from the faucet. Have a bucket handy to catch the water. Keep a bucket and rag close by to clean up water left in the lines.

What should I do if my hot water faucet is leaking?

We’ll walk you through it step-by-step. Let’s start by testing to see which side of the faucet (hot or cold) is leaking. To do that, go under the sink and turn off the cold water at the wall by turning the knob clockwise. If the leak stops, then you need to replace the cold cartridge.

How does Home Depot install a new faucet?

During your Faucet Replacement appointment with a Home Depot service provider, we’ll remove and dispose of your old faucet, install your newly purchased one and attach new supply lines. We’ll test the new faucet followed by a final cleanup.

Do you need to unscrew the cartridge on a faucet?

Depending on your faucet and type of cartridge, you’ll now need to unscrew either the nut on top of the cartridge or unscrew the entire cartridge itself (refer to either the Maintenance Guide for your faucet or the directions for the cartridge to determine whether you have the separate nut or not).