How to Repair Danze Faucets

Danze produces faucets that are popular for kitchen use. If your faucet is leaking or you are experiencing poor water flow, you will most likely have to replace the cartridge. The cartridge in a single-lever Danze faucet is stored under the cover plate below the handle. If you have a two-handle Danze faucet, you will need to remove both handles to access the cartridge.

Things You'll Need

• Adjustable wrench
• Allan key set
• Screwdriver
• Replacement cartridge
• Pliers
• Vinegar

Instructions

Single-Lever Facuet

1. Turn off the water to your sink. The valve is located below your sink, typically in a cabinet. Open the faucet to relieve pressure by pulling up on it as if you were turning on the water.

2. Plug the sink's drain and turn the lever sharply to one side to reveal the cover plate. Gently pry off the cover plate with a flat-head screwdriver.

3. Remove the screw underneath the faucet plate with a 4mm Allen key.

4. Lift off the handle and remove the cap to reveal the cartridge. Grasp the cartridge firmly and pull it straight out of its seat.

5. Place a new cartridge into the seat and press down to snap it in place. Put the cap and handle back on and screw in the 4mm screw. Replace the cover plate and turn the water valve on. Test the faucet to make sure it is functioning properly.

Two-Handle Faucet

1. Shut off the hot and cold water. The valve is located under the sink. Plug the drain to prevent items from falling in.

2. Search for the cover plates, which you can usually locate after you've turned the handles, and remove them gently with a flat-head screwdriver. If there are no cover plates, grasp the handles firmly and pull them straight out.

3. Remove the lock nut with the adjustable wrench. The lock nut secures the cartridge.

4. Grasp the cartridge firmly and pull straight up to remove it.

5. Place the new cartridge in its seat and press down to snap it in place. Reattach the lock nut and put the handles back on. Snap the cover plates back in place.

6. Turn the water valve on and turn on the faucet to make sure it is performing adequately.

Tips & Warnings

• Take out the aerator (the part at the tip of the faucet) with a pair of pliers if the water flow has not improved. Soak it in vinegar for a couple of hours and place it back on the faucet. Replace the aerator if it still has not improved.

• Contact Danze at [phone] to order replacement parts.

References

• PlumbingHelp.ca: How to Repair a Danze Faucet
• Danze: FAQ