How To Repair a Cartridge Faucet
Your kitchen faucet gets a lot of use, so you want to keep it in tip top shape. If you find that your Cartridge type faucet is leaking water, you can replace a few of its parts without spending a lot of time and money on a new faucet. We promise it’s easy, and the best part is, you can do it all by yourself.
Tools needed: Pliers, Flat Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver
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1
Turn off the water supply to the Sink. Pry the Handle Cap off the Handle to reveal the Set Screw.
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2
Remove the Handle by loosening the Set Screw. Set aside the Handle, Set Screw and Handle Button to reinstall at the end of the project.
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3
If your Faucet has a Lock Ring or Lock Nut, you will need to remove it with a Screwdriver or Pliers before you will be able to remove the Cartridge.
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4
Next, pull the old Cartridge out of the Faucet Assembly. Take the Cartridge with you to your local home improvement store to help you find the matching replacement part.
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5
Insert the new Spring and Seat that comes with the replacement Cartridge (or you can purchase separately) by placing on the head of a Screwdriver and inserting into the Assembly.
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6
Install the new Cartridge into the Faucet Assembly.
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7
Replace the Lock Ring or Lock Nut by tightening with a Screwdriver or Pliers, depending on the style.
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8
Place the Handle over the Assembly and secure with the original Set Screw.
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9
Replace the original Handle Button by snapping into position. Turn on the water and check for leaks.