Single Handle Kitchen Faucet Won T Turn Off

You didn t tell us a model number so i m not going to guess and you re right there.

Single handle kitchen faucet won t turn off.

Not sure of model number but it looks like 472 on their site to turn it on you lift the handle. Instead for this kitchen faucet repair cushion the jaws of pliers and grip the round edge below. 1 800 pfaucet 1 800 732 8238 to purchase replacement parts for your out of warranty faucet visit our where to buy page and select the online retailer section. To remove the handle use an allen wrench to loosen the screw a half turn to the left 3 mm is a common size for kitchen faucet screws.

Turn off the water before you start by closing the shutoff valves in the cabinet under the sink. Sometimes tightening the mounting screw holding the handle and faucet to. Open the faucet to the hot then the cold side to let the water drain. However when it s pushed all the way down it now runs.

They are often not opened and closed for years at a time and can freeze in position so a quick or forceful turn can snap off the valve handle. It used to work fine. Next you must remove another decorative piece. Might be a hex key might be a screwdriver.

Your faucet s handle is stripped. I have a delta single handle pull out faucet. A common issue with single lever faucets is a loose handle that won t stay up when you turn it on. Looking straight down onto the stem you ll see what looks like a skinny pickle fork poking right through the top of the.

I have to lift it back up a little bit to stop the water flow. A round metal nut helps to hold the faucet cartridge in place but it s made in the same soft metal as the. Turn the water supplies off under the sink. Now let s look at why your kitchen faucet won t turn off and how you can fix it.

Gently and slowly turn these off righty tighty lefty loosey. Turn these to the off position and the water should stop running. If your product is covered by our lifetime warranty please contact our customer service team for your product parts. A single handle ball type faucet.

Shut off the water supply. And to turn it off push it down. Check the water temperature. Why your kitchen faucet won t turn off problem 1.

Sink faucet won t turn off. You can t grab the flattened edges with the handle in place. Once you have identified the source of your problem you may need to obtain replacement parts. This should allow the handle to lift off easily.

When you turn your handle does it spin without ever settling into one position. The faucet handle may have a plastic decorative cap that hides the screw holding the handle to the valve. If the allen screw is stuck or if you strip it so it won t come out remove the cap with the handle still in place.