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. Check the water temperature. And to turn it off push it down. Open the faucet to the hot then the cold side to let the water drain.

A round metal nut helps to hold the faucet cartridge in place but it s made in the same soft metal as the. Now let s look at why your kitchen faucet won t turn off and how you can fix it. Your faucet s handle is stripped. If your product is covered by our lifetime warranty please contact our customer service team for your product parts.

The faucet handle may have a plastic decorative cap that hides the screw holding the handle to the valve. I have to lift it back up a little bit to stop the water flow. However when it s pushed all the way down it now runs. Might be a hex key might be a screwdriver.

I have a delta single handle pull out faucet. Next you must remove another decorative piece. 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. Instead for this kitchen faucet repair cushion the jaws of pliers and grip the round edge below.

You can t grab the flattened edges with the handle in place. 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. Once you have identified the source of your problem you may need to obtain replacement parts. A common issue with single lever faucets is a loose handle that won t stay up when you turn it on.

Gently and slowly turn these off righty tighty lefty loosey. You ll figure that part out. Sometimes tightening the mounting screw holding the handle and faucet to. Knowing whether it s hot or cold will help you narrow down which handle will have to be replaced.

Sink faucet won t turn off. Turn these to the off position and the water should stop running. When you turn your handle does it spin without ever settling into one position. Turn the water supplies off under the sink.

Why your kitchen faucet won t turn off problem 1. This should allow the handle to lift off easily. If your hot water faucet won t turn off or sink handle won t turn off the water follow these step by step directions. Turn off the water before you start by closing the shutoff valves in the cabinet under the sink.

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. 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. Shut off the water supply.