Lift off the handle.
Delta faucet repair leaking handle.
If it leaks tighten the bonnet nut until the leaking stops.
Again be careful not to overtighten.
Check for leaking and reinstall the handle.
Use a screwdriver or allen wrench to remove the screw.
The diagram below is a general representation of this faucet type showing common replacement parts.
Then find the solutions to that area below.
To remove the handle take off the screw cover.
Then remove the faucet handle body and set it aside.
Unscrew the stem unit nut with channel locks.
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Identify the area that is leaking.
Once you lift off the handle you ll see a cap and adjusting ring.
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Unscrew the delta faucet handle by hand and use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw that holds the handle body in place.
A short video on how to fix a leaky delta style bathroom faucet.
If you do not find the answer you need here please use the technical document search to find maintenance instructions for your specific model.
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Depending on the age of your faucet you may not have an adjusting ring.
Identify the area that is leaking.
To access the delta faucet cartridge and seats springs you ll have to remove the faucet handle body.
For those with newer faucets that don t contain adjusting rings please skip this step.
Check for leaking around the faucet stem.
Then find the solutions to that area below.
If water is leaking tighten the ring with needle nose pliers.
Turn the water supply back on by opening the shutoff valve under the sink counterclockwise all the way until it stops.
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The diagram below is a general representation of this faucet type showing common replacement parts.
How to fix a leaky single handle ball delta kitchen faucet.
If your faucet has a hex screw you ll need an 1 8 inch allen wrench to remove it step 4.