How to Fit a Leaky Delta Sink Faucet

Leaky faucets can sometimes be fixed without calling a plumber.

The Delta Faucet Company is one of the world's leaders in home improvement products, currently selling products is more than 53 countries. It has built its reputation on providing exceptional customer service and support. Delta knows that leaky faucets happen occasionally, and has a online schematic of the various faucet parts and the way to order them, in case you need to replace some of the faucet assembly.

Things You'll Need

• Cloth
• Wrench

Instructions

1. Identify the area where the leak is happening, then turn off the water supply to the fixture.

2. Replace the spray and hose assembly, if the leak is happening from the spray head. Remove and clean or replace the water diverter assembly.

3. Replace the stem unit assembly for leaks under the handle.

4. Replace the "O" ring, if the leak is happening at the base of the spout. Wrap a cloth around the base of the spout, and use a wrench to remove it.

5. Replace the seats and springs for leaks that stem from the aerator. If the leak persists, replace the stem unit assembly.

References

• Delta Faucet: Troubleshooting Your Leaky Faucet
• Delta Faucet Company: Who We Are

Resources

• Delta Faucet: Troubleshoot Your Faucet