Common Faucet Problems
- Double-handle compression faucet leaks from spout
- Double-handle compression faucet leaks from handle
- Double-handle disc faucet leaks from handle
- Double-handle-disc-faucet-drips-from-spout
- Double-handle diaphragm faucet leaks from handle
- Double-handle diaphragm faucet drips from spout
- Ceramic disc faucet leaks around base or flow from spout reduced
- Single-lever rotating-ball faucet leaks from handle or drips from spout
- Single-lever rotating-ball faucet leaks from collar
- Single-lever cartridge faucet leaks from handle or drips from spout
- Single-lever cartridge faucet leaks around spout collar
- Water under sink
- Flow from spout reduced
Double-handle compression faucet leaks from spout
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Washer worn or damaged. | Replace washer. |
| Seat pitted or corroded. | Newer models: replace or dress seat. Older models: dress seat or have faucet replaced. |
Double-handle compression faucet leaks from handle
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| O-ring worn or damaged. | Replace o-rings. |
| Packing nut loose. | Tighten packing nut. |
| Stem packing worn. | Replace packing. |
| Stem bent. | Straighten or replace stem. Have faucet replaced. |
Double-handle disc faucet leaks from handle
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| O-ring on disc assembly worn. | Replace O-ring. |
Double-handle disc faucet drips from spout
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Disc cracked or pitted. | Replace disc assembly. |
| Seat assembly worn. | Replace seat assembly. |
Double-handle diaphragm faucet leaks from handle
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| O-ring on sleeve worn. | Replace O-ring. |
Double-handle diaphragm faucet drips from spout
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Diaphragm worn. | Replace diaphragm. |
Ceramic disc faucet leaks around base or flow from spout reduced
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Aerator blocked. | Unscrew aerator and clean it. |
| Inlet ports blocked. | Clean inlet ports. |
| Disc cracked or pitted | Replace disc assembly. |
| Inlet seats worn. | Replace inlet seats. |
Single-lever rotating-ball faucet leaks from handle or drips from spout
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Adjusting ring loose. | Tighten adjusting ring. |
| Cam assembly worn. | Replace cam assembly. |
| Seat assembly worn. | Replace seat assembly. |
| Ball cracked or pitted. | Replace ball. |
Single-lever rotating-ball faucet leaks from collar
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Collar O-rings worn. | Replace O-rings. |
Single-lever cartridge faucet leaks from handle or drips from spout
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Cartridge worn, cracked, or pitted. | Replace cartridge. |
Single-lever cartridge faucet leaks around spout collar
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Collar O-rings worn. | Replace O-rings. |
Water under sink
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Faucet set loose. | Tighten locknuts under faucet set. |
| Supply tube or shutoff valve leaks. | Tighten coupling nut at shutoff valve. Service or replace shutoff valves. |
| Faucet body worn. | Have faucet replaced. |
Flow from spout reduced
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Aerator blocked. | Unscrew aerator from spout and clean it. |
