Moen Two Handle Kitchen Faucet Leaking

Faucet symptom the kitchen faucet is leaking water around the faucet handle when the handle is turned on the water leaks from the handle area.

Moen two handle kitchen faucet leaking.

If a moen single handle kitchen faucet is leaking from the handle or you see water dripping onto the sink deck the o rings around the base of the spout are worn. Recommended solution moen faucets are designed with an interior component called a cartridge this part is responsible for controlling the water flow. Leaky moen kitchen faucet repair. My hope is that through my experience if you are ever faced with a similar situation you will have gained some insight and confidence in fixing this problem a.

If your valves are stuck shut off the water main. In this video i show you how to repair a moen style single handle kitchen faucet by showing the tools to be used removing the outer parts replacing the fau. Determine which side of your faucet is leaking by shutting off the water supply valves one at a time. Once you determine which side is leaking turn off both supply valves.

If the leak doesn t stop after the first valve is turned off it s the other line that s leaking. This instructable hopes to share some of my experience with a leaky moen kitchen faucet. If you have a leaky faucet you probably have a bad cartridge.