Delta Faucet Drip Repair
Delta has been manufacturing faucets and other fixtures in the United States for over 50 years. One of the innovations it helped introduce was the use of the single-handle faucet. When one of these drips, it most likely means that one of the rubber washers inside is cracked or worn. It is no longer sealing water out when the handle is turned to the off position, which causes a leak. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Faucet washers
- Faucet screws
- Flathead screwdriver
- Pliers
- Silicone grease
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Instructions
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Turn off the water to the faucet. The shutoff valves should be located directly beneath the sink. Turn the knobs clockwise.
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Remove the faucet handle. Look closely at the underside of the faucet. You should seen an opening for an Allen wrench. Loosen the screw with the wrench. Remove the handle. Press down on the white plastic retaining ring with the screwdriver. While pressing, unscrew the dome from the top of the faucet with pliers.
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Lift up the white plastic piece covering the faucet ball. Lift up on the metal ball by the handle stem and remove it from the faucet.
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Remove the rubber washers and springs in the bottom of the faucet. They are attached together. Pull them out of the opening with a pair of needlenose pliers or a screwdriver.
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Insert a new spring and rubber washer into the sockets in the faucet. Apply a few drops of silicone grease on top of the rubber washers to help ensure a good seal. Replace the faucet ball and then the plastic covering piece over the ball.
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Turn the water supply back on. Check the faucet for proper operation.
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Tips & Warnings
Bring the old washers and springs to a hardware or plumbing store to with sizing new ones.
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- Photo Credit faucet image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
