With this issue dirt and debris have collected in the valve cartridge which prevents the valve from properly controlling the flow of water.
Two handle faucet leaking.
First determine the source of the leak.
Causes of the leak.
Step 4 pull off the complete handle.
Continuous leak when faucet is on or off.
Solution for the leak.
Step 2 use a flat screwdriver and use a prying motion to remove the decorative cap on top of the handle.
When the faucet is on or off water leaks from under the handle area.
Ball cartridge and ceramic disc.
The valve cartridge is located under the handle.
2 handle faucet parts names and identification.
Follow these steps to fix a two handle cartridge faucet.
If water is dripping from the faucet turn off the hot water supply valve under the sink.
If water is still dripping you need to replace the cold stem right handle.
Description of the leak.
Causes of the leak.
How to fix a dripping or leaky single handle faucet.
Learn to repair three types of single handle faucets.
This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.
With this leak water will leak from the area where the handle attaches to the faucet body after the water has been turned off or while the faucet is still on.
Unscrew the set screw to remove the handle.
Remove the retaining clip or nut.
Faucet leaking under handle repair method 2.
Step 1 turn off the water to the faucet under the sink.